Parks and Economic Development: Why Public Parks, Open Space and Greenways Are Wise Investments
by NRPA, 6/1/2005
Researchers, park and recreation professionals and citizen advocates are well aware of the integral role that public parks, open space and trails can play in advancing a town’s economic vitality. This publication explores the relationship between investment in public parks and recreation and financial vivacity, and states the case for municipalities to consider providing adequate funding for parks as an essential community service.