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. Walkability is defined as the availability of park resources located within a 10-minute walk. Parks located within walking distance of residence allow Neighbors to easily integrate physical activity into their daily lives. The City is also partnering with Broward County School Board to identify recreation spaces that can be opened to the public when not in use by the schools. This has the potential to provide access to several playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts and open spaces already located within the City.
The Trust for Public Land 1, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 2, and the Urban Land Institute 3, are leading a nationwide movement to ensure there is a park within a 10-minute walk of every resident, in every neighborhood, in every city across America so that 100% of all residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
1.The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit organization working to protect land as parks and open space
2.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.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”
