Short Definition: % residents within .25 miles (urban) or 5 miles (non-urban) of an outdoor public recreation facility

Long Definition:

Percent of residents who live within a specified distance (.25 miles (urban) or 5 miles (non-urban)) of at least one outdoor public recreation facility. 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 U.S. Census RIGIS

Time Period(s):

Calendar Year

2011

Geographies: RI Municipalities

Data Type: Numeric

Purpose:

This indicator allows us to assess how many residents live near an public outdoor recreational facility as part of the Rhode Island Healthy Communities Plan Performance Measures.

Limitations:

Universe: All Rhode Island residents based on 2010 Census

Tags: Healthy Communities, Health

Related Reports:

• Healthy Communities Measures by City or Town

Related Datastories: No related datastories.