Access, Connectivity & Diversity of Recreational Experiences
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It has become a national standard to have a park within a 10-minute walk. While DC leads the nation when it comes to meeting this standard, not all access is created equal and not all parks within a 10-minute walk are desirable destinations. Furthermore, it is critical to consider the connection between parks and the diversity of assets, amenities, programming, and experiences available to residents both throughout the city and close to home.
The Access, Connectivity & Diversity of Recreational Experiences priority area will focus on improving every resident's access to a quality park or green space within ½ mile of their home and a safe route to get there. Additionally, the priority's actions will be oriented to build a system of green spaces and corridors that connects city residents to nature and ensure that different recreational needs are met by providing diverse amenities and programs across the city.
Examples of potential actions for this priority area are:
• Ensure everyone has safe access to a great neighborhood park.
• Improve connections between parks.
• Invest in neighborhood parks and small triangles.
• Connect residents to immersive and meaningful experiences with nature.
• Improve access routes to parks and look at inequities that different communities face in park access.
• Provide for a diversity of recreational programs and amenities across the District to meet the needs of all users.
More content will be added to this page as we continue with the planning process. Please share any initial ideas you have on this priority using the tool below.
It has become a national standard to have a park within a 10-minute walk. While DC leads the nation when it comes to meeting this standard, not all access is created equal and not all parks within a 10-minute walk are desirable destinations. Furthermore, it is critical to consider the connection between parks and the diversity of assets, amenities, programming, and experiences available to residents both throughout the city and close to home.
The Access, Connectivity & Diversity of Recreational Experiences priority area will focus on improving every resident's access to a quality park or green space within ½ mile of their home and a safe route to get there. Additionally, the priority's actions will be oriented to build a system of green spaces and corridors that connects city residents to nature and ensure that different recreational needs are met by providing diverse amenities and programs across the city.
Examples of potential actions for this priority area are:
• Ensure everyone has safe access to a great neighborhood park.
• Improve connections between parks.
• Invest in neighborhood parks and small triangles.
• Connect residents to immersive and meaningful experiences with nature.
• Improve access routes to parks and look at inequities that different communities face in park access.
• Provide for a diversity of recreational programs and amenities across the District to meet the needs of all users.
More content will be added to this page as we continue with the planning process. Please share any initial ideas you have on this priority using the tool below.
