Outside for Memorial Day? DC ranks as #1 city in the nation for parks

The Brief

  • The Trust for Public Land ranked the top 100 cities for their parks.
  • Washington, D.C., Irvine, California, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, topped the list.
  • The ranking was based on five factors, including accessibility and how much is invested in those parks.

Memorial Day is on May 26 and for those who get to enjoy the long weekend, a day at the park may be just the way to spend it.

The Trust for Public Land created a list of the top 100 cities to explore for their parks.

Top cities for parks

  1. Washington, DC
  2. Irvine, CA
  3. Minneapolis, MN
  4. Cincinnati, OH
  5. St. Paul, MN
  6. San Francisco, CA
  7. Arlington, VA
  8. Seattle, WA
  9. Portland, OR
  10. Denver, CO
  11. Chicago, IL
  12. Boston, MA
  13. New York, NY
  14. St. Petersburg, FL
  15. Pittsburgh, PA

Dig deeper:

TPL based its ranking on five park categories which included equity, access, investment, amenities and acreage.

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