Parks contribute greatly to a sense of the community and provide numerous other benefits to the families, and businesses surrounding them. As many of us have missed out on the activities welcoming friends and families that parks typically offer, we understand now (more than ever), that they are vital to our cities.
There are so many great benefits of a public park for all members of the community that can add value to an area. Below are a few benefits of the benefits:
Community
Public parks offer a gathering space for the community for social activities. This common space can be used by all and acts as the perfect location for friends and family to hang out, play games, throw parties, or anything in between. Homeowners are much more likely to move to an area when a public park is present. Law enforcement has also documented lower rates of crime in low income areas as well as improvements in the lives of at-risk children.
In addition to community, public parks offer many developmental opportunities for young children. Playgrounds offer children a fun way to exercise, which is important to physical development of children. Parks also offer a common ground for them to interact with each other, learn to meet new people, make friends, and get along with others.
Entertainment
Lastly, there are many possibilities for entertainment in a community park. There are many different options of play structures, water features, or other games that are available for installation in the park to allow for optimal safety, exercise, and fun. As well as permanent entertainment, just the convenience and availability of a neighborhood park gives kids a safe environment to run around and exercise.
Jerdon Enterprises has over three decades of civil engineering experience on a variety of projects, including many community parks. Check out some of our previous work and contact us today for more information.