POLICY REPORT
Key Park Equity Policies
Toward a 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Policy Framework
Local policy—the plans, laws, and practices that shape public decisions—is one of the most powerful ways to create broad and lasting change.
Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk Program, in partnership with the College of Charleston’s Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities, developed Key Park Equity Policies: Toward a 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Policy Framework to help communities expand access to parks and ensure equity is built into every decision. As a foundational step, the research team identified eight key policy areas that influence park access and quality—from funding and land use to connectivity and anti-displacement. This research report introduces these policies, provides working definitions, and highlights real-world examples in each area.
Designed for local leaders, practitioners, and community partners, the policy framework can help you:
•Identify gaps in current policy
•Align efforts across departments
•Focus on strategies that deliver lasting impact