2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review | 5 INDEX OF FIGURES The 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review highlights characteristics of America’s local public park agencies with graphics categorized into seven sections: park facilities, programming, responsibilities of park and recreation agencies, staffing, budget, agency funding and policies. FIGURE TOP-LINE FINDING PAGE NO. PARK FACILITIES Figure 1: Residents per Park There is typically one park for every 2,287 residents. 7 Figure 2: Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents The typical park and recreation agency has 10.8 acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents in its jurisdiction. 8 Figure 3: Outdoor Park and Recreation Facilities — Prevalence and Population per Facility An overwhelming majority of park and recreation agencies have playgrounds (95 percent) and basketball courts (86 percent) in their portfolio of outdoor assets. 9 Figure 4: Miles of Trails The typical park and recreation agency manages or maintains 15 miles of trails for walking, hiking, running and/or biking. 10 Figure 5: Indoor Park and Recreation Facilities — Prevalence and Population per Facility A majority of agencies offer community centers and recreation centers; two in five agencies offer senior centers. 11 PROGRAMMING Figure 6: Programming Offered by Park and Recreation Agencies Key programming activities include themed special events, social recreation events, team sports, fitness enhancement classes, and health and wellness education. 13 Figure 7: Targeted Programs for Children, Older Adults and People With Disabilities Eighty-two percent of agencies offer summer camps for their communities’ younger residents. 13 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES Figure 8: Key Responsibilities of Park and Recreation Agencies Top roles include operating and maintaining parks, trails and indoor facilities; providing recreation programming and services and conducting jurisdiction-wide special events. 14 Figure 9: Other Responsibilities of Park and Recreation Agencies Operating, maintaining or contracting special purpose parks, pools and racquet sports areas lead the list of other agency responsibilities. 15 STAFFING Figure 10: Park and Recreation Agency Staffing The typical park and recreation agency has a payroll of 51.5 fulltime equivalent staff. 16 Figure 11: Park and Recreation Full-Time Equivalent Employees per 10,000 Residents The typical park and recreation agency has 8.9 full-time equivalent employees on staff for every 10,000 residents in its jurisdiction. 17 Figure 12: Responsibilities of Park and Recreation Workers Operations and maintenance, programming, and administration are the primary responsibilities of park and recreation workers. 17
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