Short Definition: % of total land area dedicated to public outdoor recreation facilities

Long Definition:

Outdoor public recreation facility acres as a percentage of total land area. Outdoor public recreation facilities include local and state conservation lands with year-round public access, lands with limited public access (largely due to seasonal factors), and parks and playgrounds.

Agency Source: Health RIGIS

Time Period(s):

Calendar Year

2011

Geographies: RI Municipalities

Data Type: Numeric

Purpose:

This indicator allows us to assess the ratio of acres designated as public outdoor recreational facility to total land area as part of the Rhode Island Healthy Communities Plan Performance Measures.

Limitations:

Universe: Land area in Rhode Island municipalities

Tags: Healthy Communities, Health

Related Reports:

• Healthy Communities Measures by City or Town

Related Datastories: No related datastories.