Parkland is not just nice to have

Green Space is not vacant Space

Parkland should be viewed as an essential component of urban infrastructure.

The health, well-being, social, economic and environmental benefits of quality parkland are many and significant.

Health and Well-being Benefits to People:

• Encouraging participation in physical activity
• Enhancing physical and mental health, and is an essential component for children’s healthy development.
• Helping reduce risk of chronic disease and assisting in recovery from stress and mental fatigue.

Social Benefits to Communities

• Supporting social cohesion and inclusion.
• Building stronger and connected communities through the provision of leisure opportunities and places where people come together for social and volunteer purposes.

Garth McGilvray