Arlington County has one of the nation's best park systems!
According to a new ranking by The Trust for Public land, Arlington ranked 4th in its list of the most populous cities. The organization assessed park systems based on park access, size, amenities, and spending.
Glebe Park is in Arlington
The nonprofit organization noted in its report that 98 percent of resident in Arlington live within a 10-minute walk of a park and that park access was consistent across all income levels.
“Parks build community. Our mission is to promote wellness and vitality through dynamic programs and attractive public spaces. And it looks like we are right on track,” Jane Rudolph, Director of Arlington Dept. of Parks and Recreation, said in a statement.
Arlington was commended for the amount the county spends on parks: $267.23 per resident.
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