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John,

Nearly half of Americans report feeling alone, with a lack of meaningful social interactions on a daily basis. Experts say social disconnection is as bad for you as smoking and being physically inactive.

Yesterday, we released the 13th annual ParkScore^® index, which shows that people living in cities with the highest rankings are more socially connected and engaged than residents of cities with lower rankings. We measured the 100 most populous cities in five categories: access, investment, amenities, acreage, and equity.

Can You Guess Which Southern City Ranks in Our Top 10 Park Systems?

NEW ORLEANS,
LOUISANA

WASHINGTON,
DC

MIAMI,
FLORIDA

TULSA,
OKLAHOMA

Using the information from our ParkScore^® index, we are studying access on a block-by-block basis, pinpointing areas where new parks are most needed, and working with municipal leaders nationwide to improve parks. With your support, we can break down barriers to park access and create opportunities for people to engage with nature—and each other.

For the love of parks,

Howard Frumkin

Director of the Land and People Lab

Trust for Public Land

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