Personal Benefits

Parks and park facilities provide important opportunities for regular physical activity – one of the best methods of health insurance for individuals.

Accessible places for physical activity and leisure are essential to stress management.

Physical activity is a source of self-esteem and is important to fostering a positive self-image.

Children’s play is essential to the human development process.

Recreation opportunities for youth serve as alternatives to delinquency and gang-related activity.

Accessible parks and open spaces help improve the quality of life for community members, including people with disabilities.

Please use the comments option at the bottom of this page or send us an email to share your examples of the personal benefits of parks and recreation!