Parks and Recreation Provides Opportunities for Older Adults

July 27, 2023, Department, by NRPA Staff

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More than 9 in 10 U.S. adults want their local park and recreation agency to provide activities for older adults. Top activities include:

  • Outdoor activies
  • Indoor activities
  • Physical activities
  • Educational opportunities

According to the 2023 NRPA Agency Performance Review, 77% of park and recreation agencies provide programs specifically for older adults.

Each month, through a poll of 1,000 U.S. residents focused on park and recreation issues, NRPA Park Pulse helps tell the park and recreation story. Questions span from the serious to the more lighthearted. The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research.

Visit nrpa.org/ParkPulse for more information.