Nonprofit organization Trust for Public Land ranked Seattle’s public park system as the eighth-best in the country.
The study ranked the park systems of America’s 100 most populated cities, using categories of access, investment, amenities, acreage and equity to determine their standing.
Seattle itself has nearly 500 parks, and spends over three times the national median on its parks and recreation each year. Last year, its park system was ranked ninth overall.
“Seattle is a city of natural beauty, made even more special by the dedicated work of park partners and professionals,” Mayor Bruce Harrell said.