Parks and recreation benefits everyone!  Strengthening families, building healthy communities, improving quality of life and supporting the healthy development of children - these are just some of the many ways parks and recreation makes a difference! Our Parks and Recreation Backgrounder outlines the key evidence supporting the important work we do!

Benefits Fact Sheets give you the evidence to advocate for recreation, parks and physical activity. Use the Benefits Fact Sheets below to improve and empower your advocacy efforts.

Active Transportation

After School Recreation

Facilities

Parks and Mental Health

Physical Activity in Schools

Looking for more? The Benefits Databank is available online!

The Benefits Databank has replaced the print version of the Benefits Catalogue, allowing:

• Improved online access
• Up-to-date information
• Enhanced search options to find the information you need

Advocate the benefits of parks and recreation with this invaluable resource - Use it to aid policy development, planning, marketing, program/service development and/or evaluation.