Impact
The 10-Minute Walk Program works with cities and partners to prioritize park equity.
300
cities
of all sizes, across 49 states have made the 10-Minute Walk Commitment
16
cities
have adopted a city-wide policy to increase 10-minute walk park access for all residents
32
non-profit partners
were funded by the 10-Minute Walk Program to engage community members, activate parks, and increase park access
40
cities
are participating in the 10-Minute Walk Community of Practice Peer Learning Network
52
cities
of the 100 most populous cities improved 10-minute walk access in the past year
$1.5
billion dollars
secured for parks with assistance from TPL
10-Minute Walk Cities
Local Impacts
Over 300 cities across the U.S. have committed to prioritizing park equity and providing more residents with a quality park or green space within a 10-minute walk distance of home.
Over 300 cities across the U.S. have committed to prioritizing park equity and providing more residents with a quality park or green space within a 10-minute walk distance of home.
SPOTLIGHT
Pittsburgh, PA
The City of Pittsburgh has made parks a priority. Former Mayor Bill Peduto made the 10-Minute Walk Commitment in 2018, and established the goal of every resident living within a 10-minute walk of a park by 2030. This focus on parks is helping the city achieve its larger goal of providing all Pittsburghers access to equitable, economically thriving, safe, and healthy spaces.
The city has taken action to improve access with the city’s first comprehensive resiliency strategy, OnePGH, which aims to collaborate with local nonprofits and corporations to fund support for critical public needs.
Community engagement has been an important part of the city’s parks initiative. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the city, engaged community members, focusing especially on residents in underserved neighborhoods, to help the city develop a park improvement plan that meets the needs of community members. Additionally, Pittsburgh is establishing a stewardship program to share ownership of parks and greenspaces with community members. Hazelwood Greenway Stewardship Group received grant support from TPL’s 10-Minute Walk Program to begin building out this network, which will provide education, resources, and opportunities for sharing between groups. Through written policy, funding, and community engagement efforts, the City of Pittsburgh is making access to high quality parks for all residents a reality.
