What Is Arlington's ParkScore?
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the trust for public land 2015 parkscore indexArlington, Texas
The Trust for Public Land ParkScore index analyzes public access to existingparks and open space. The analysis incorporates a two-step approach: 1)determines where there are gaps in park availability, and 2) constructs ademographic profile to identify gaps with the most urgent need for parkland.Park gaps are based on a dynamic 1/2 mile service area (10 minute walkingdistance) for all parks. In this analysis, service areas use the street network todetermine walkable distance - streets such as highways, freeways, andinterstates are considered barriers.
Demographic profiles are based on 2014 Forecast block groups provided byEsri to determine park need for density of kids age19 and younger, density of
individuals in households with income less than 75% of city median income(Arlington less than $35,000), and population density (people per acre).The combined level of park need result shown on the large map combines thethree demographic profile results and assigns the following weights:
50% = population density (people per acre)25% = density of kids age 19 and younger25% = density of individuals in households with income less than $35,000
Areas in dark red show a very high need for parks.
Density Individuals in Households with Income Less Than $35,000
Kid Density Age 19 and Younger - Kids Per Acre
Population Density - People per Acre
Special thanks to the following data providers: Arlington, Esri. Information on this map is provided for purposes of discussion and visualization only. Map created by The Trust for Public Land on April 2, 2015.
TPL, The Trust for Public Land, and The Trust for Public Land logo are trademarks of The Trust for Public Land. Copyright 2015 The Trust for Public Land. www.tpl.org
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Level of Park NeedVery HighHighModerateParks with Public AccessOther Parks and Open SpaceHalf Mile Park Service AreasCemeteryUniversityIndustrialVacant Zero Population AreasWaterbodiesCounty Boundary
Level of ParkNeed
Very HighHighModerate
Level of ParkNeed
Very HighHighModerate
Level of ParkNeed
Very HighHighModerate
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ParkScore
Acreage
2015Rank
27out of 40 points
Median Park Size Park Land Percentage
47 47.5Facilities Access
20 7
14.1 Acres 7.7%
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18
Basketball Hoops per10,000 Residents
Playgrounds per10,000 Residents
1 3
0.7 1.3
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Dog Parks per10,000 Residents
Recreation/Senior Centersper 10,000 Residents
3 3
0.3 0.3
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* Each city can earn a maximum of 120 points. Points are awarded for eight statistical measures in three categories: acreage, facilities and investment, and access. The total is thennormalized to a scale out of 100. This final value is the city's ParkScore.
Spending perCapita
9
$86.49
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Investment
9 3 *Facility average
Demographic Category Total PopulationPopulationServed**
PercentServed**
PopulationNot Served
PercentNot Served
Total Population
Age 19 and Younger
20-64 Years Old
Over 64 Years Old
Under 75% Median City Income
75%-125% Median City Income
Over 125% Median City Income
Demographic Category Total HouseholdsHouseholds
Served**Percent
Served**HouseholdsNot Served
PercentNot Served
370,011
109,632
225,283
35,101
Arlington, TX
203,980
61,034
123,975
18,964
55%
56%
55%
54%
166,031
48,598
101,308
16,137
45%
44%
45%
46%
42,958
43,302
47,834
24,790
23,291
25,386
58%
54%
53%
18,168
20,011
22,448
42%
46%
47%
**Inside 1/2 mile dynamic park buffer 2014 Forecast Census Block GroupsProvided by Esri
The Trust for Public Land works with communities to ensure that everyone has parks, gardens, playgrounds, trails, and othernatural places within a ten-minute walk from home. Learn more at www.tpl.org
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