Our Work in Connecticut

Parks give people space to gather and build stronger communities that are better prepared to tackle social, health, and environmental challenges. But access to these green spaces isn’t created equally. Our New Haven ParkScore® Analysis provides community leaders with the information they need to improve these green spaces, close the park equity gap, and connect more Connecticuters to the benefits of the outdoors.

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Based on our analysis, Stamford’s park system received a ParkScore® rating of 44/100 points, indicating that it ranks slightly below average when compared to the most populous cities in the country. 71% of residents live within a 10-minute walk, making the city slightly above average for ensuring residents have access to at least one close-to-home park. It also ranks above average for equity, with people of color and low-income households more likely to live within a 10-minute walk of a park than the average city resident.

Our report provides the data needed to strategically update and improve Stamford parks to better serve all residents regardless of zip code.

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