Fort Lauderdale strives to improve the quality of life for neighbors and become a City with unique, inviting, and connected gathering places. Parks and Recreation facilities provide opportunities for physical activity and can help people of all ages live a more active lifestyle.
In alignment with the Trust for Public Land1, National Recreation and Park Association2, and the Urban Land Institute3, the City is working to ensure that every resident lives within a 10-minute walk of a park. This allows neighbors to easily integrate physical activity into their daily lives. Walkability is defined as the availability of park resources located within a 10-minute walk.
1. The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit organization working to protect land as parks and open space.
2. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to build strong, healthy, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation.
3. The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit national research and education organization with a mission “to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.”
