An annual study by The Trust for Public Land finds:
In Montgomery, Alabama,
152,303 people don't have a park within a 10 minute walk of home
which the group says means
- they are at increased risk of stress, depression, and poor mental health outcomes.
- they are at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions related to inactivity.
- they are more vulnerable to heat waves, flooding, and other extreme weather events.
None of the top ten cities in the report are in the Deep South, despite our weather generally more conducive to visiting parks.
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