Park Access Tool
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to provide 2020 neighborhood-level park access and demographic information. This tool is updated for California's SCORP every five years. The next update will be released in 2026 to inform California's 2026-2030 SCORP.
California Park Access Information
Living farther than a half mile from a park
8.4 million people out of 39 million residents of California live farther than a half mile from a park.
In some cases, lots of people live close to a few small parks. Areas with less than three acres of parkland per 1,000 residents might need more parks, so there's enough space for everyone.
Park acres per one thousand residents
23.8 million out of 39 million residents of California live in areas with less than 3 acres of parks or open space per 1,000 residents.
When people live within a half-mile of a park, they are more likely to visit on a regular basis. Areas with more people who don’t have a park nearby might need more parks.