Kennett, PA

47% of Kennett residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Median City, 100 most populous U.S. cities: 74%
Median City, all urban cities and towns in U.S.: 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

Kennett residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
The average distance most people are willing to walk to reach a destination is 10-minutes or roughly half a mile. The 10-minute walk standard helps us examine the availability of parks close to home.
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
49
Adults (20 - 64)
49
Seniors (65+)
42
By Income (%)
High Income
46
Middle Income
48
Low Income
47
By Race/Ethnicity (%)
Asian*
48
Black*
50
Hispanic
51
Pacific Islander*
33
White*
46
2 or More Races*
49
Other*
52
*Excludes those who report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
7% of Kennett’s land is used for parks and recreation.
National median 15%
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Where are the parks most needed?
Kennett has 21 parks.

Trust for Public Land has mapped park access for every urban area in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Our ParkServe® mapping platform helps you pinpoint park investments to address park need, climate, equity, and health.

Make the Commitment
Pledge to make parks a priority!
Everyone should have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. Our 10-Minute Walk™ Program calls on mayors to demonstrate their commitment to parks and adopt long-term, system-wide strategies that accelerate the creation of parks.