Parks and Greenspaces
Community Conditions and Safety
The Problem
Historic practices like redlining has led to inequity in access to parks and greenspaces—places that are beneficial to mental and physical health and that provide environmental benefits like stormwater infiltration and cooling shade. To begin to address this issue, Mahoning County is working to increase park usage through outreach activities.
Park Outreach Activities
What they are
Park outreach activities encourage residents to visit parks and inform them of the amenities available in their neighborhoods.
What they do
Parks and green space offer a place for residents to exercise, play, and relax.
Visiting parks and green space regularly may improve overall health.
Learn more about parks in Youngstown and Mahoning County and Mill Creek MetroParks.
Progress
Healthy Community Partnership’s Parks & Greenspaces Team is coordinating these strategies. For more information, visit their page.
GOAL: Expand greenspace and safe parks. Increase park usage. Enhance open space.
The Plan
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Housing Quality
Address housing quality issues that lead to lead poisoning and asthma.
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Active Transportation
Install infrastructure to make walking and biking safer.
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Parks and Greenspace
Enhance open spaces and outreach activities to increase park usage.
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Healthy Food
Increase access to healthy food and teach people how to cook it.
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Safety Concerns
Talk with community members to learn more about safety concerns.
