Park Acreage Standard Calculator
Determine required parkland acreage from population and NRPA standards, with breakdowns by park type and gap analysis.
Inputs
acres/1,000 pop
acres
Results
Required Park Acreage
250 acres
Deficit / Surplus
170 acres
Current Level of Service3.2 ac/1,000
LOS RatingSignificantly below standard (<50%)
Mini Parks Needed25 acres
Neighborhood Parks75 acres
Community Parks100 acres
Regional Parks50 acres
Regional Count1
Service Area3.2
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Service Population, Acreage Standard, and Existing Park Acreage.
- Set Mini/Pocket Parks, Neighborhood Parks, and Community Parks.
- Adjust Regional Parks as needed.
- Review Required Park Acreage (acres) and Deficit / Surplus (acres).
- Use Current Level of Service (ac/1,000) and LOS Rating to inform your decision.
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