May 28, 2024 - News
Miami's parks are lacking
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How do Miami's parks stack up against other major U.S. cities?
- A new national study ranks our parks No. 36 in the country.
How it works: The Trust For Public Land ranked the 100 most populous cities by comparing their parks' equity, access, investment, amenities and acreage.
What they found: Miami's parks are on the smaller size, with a median size of 2.6 acres and our parks making up 7% of the city area, both below the national average.
Yes, but: 89% of residents live within 10 minutes of a park, higher than the national average.