Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
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- Trust for Public Land report shows each $1 invested in parks and recreation yields $3 in local economic benefits per year.
- Kamala Harris supporters: 90% consider parks critical infrastructure.
- Donald Trump supporters: 80% consider parks critical infrastructure.
- United States health care spending is $5.3 trillion annually, physical inactivity costs over $200 billion, and parks generate about $2,000 per person in health‑care savings each year.
- Will Klein said parks were the most popular place for exercise in 2025, surpassing private gyms.
Why it matters: Municipalities and small‑business owners gain $3 in yearly economic activity for each $1 park investment, while residents save about $2,000 per person in health‑care costs, leading to lower public‑health spending and stronger community ties.
