New Studies Document Benefits of Local Parks

Recently completed reports document the benefits to youth, the economy and the nation of local parks.. 

 Exercise for Youth benefits –

http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Godbey-Mowen-Summary4-FNL.PDF

Economic Impact Benefits –

http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Crompton-Summary5-FNL(1).PDF

Youth Development benefits –

http://www.nrpa.org/uploadedFiles/Connect_and_Share/Community/Witt-Caldwell-Summary3-Final.pdf