Denver falls in city parks ranking
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Denver has lost its place among America's top 10 cities for parks.
Why it matters: The city takes pride in its open space.
State of play: The downgrade to the 11th spot on the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore index shows other cities are stepping up their game, not because Denver's parks changed.
By the numbers: Denver received above-average scores on all rating factors.
- 96% of Denver residents live within a 10-minute walk of a public park, far above the national average of 76%.
- Denver spends $241 per resident on its parks, up from $229 a year ago.
The intrigue: Chicago pulled narrowly ahead of Denver because of "increased investment and several creative park projects, such as converting a vacant lot into a community plaza and roller rink."
The big picture: The annual report ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities' across five categories: access, acreage, amenities, equity and investment.
- D.C. once again took top honors. It's been in the top spot for six years running.