“The Economic Value of Wilmington’s Parks”
Blue Ball Barn, Alapocas Run State Park
Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Podcast now available!

This recording has been split into 3 parts, as indicated below.

Part 1: Introductions

Part 2: Peter Harnik's Lecture

Part 3: Discussion led by Angie Dixon

Click to listen to the podcast for this event! Peter Harnik from the Trust for Public Land (TPL) Center for City Park Excellence reported on new research about the economic value of Wilmington’s park system. TPL has measured the environmental, recreational, health, property value, tourism, and social benefits of our parks. This data is expected to become a valuable planning tool for park
improvements. Mr. Harnik’s presentation was followed by an
audience forum to discuss park system priorities.
Sponsored by the DE Center for Horticulture, DNREC Division
of Parks and Recreation, Nemours Health and Prevention Services, Rotary
Club of Wilmington, Wilmington Beautification Commission,
and the Wilmington Department of Parks & Recreation.

Please stay tuned for a summary of the audience feedback.

Download a copy of the Wilmington Parks Report

Note: The Numerical Calculators and Technical Attachments that underpin the financial analysis in this report are too voluminous to be included here. They are available upon request from the Center for City Park Excellence, or they are posted at http://www.tpl.org/WilmingtonParksValue.

For more information from the City of Wilmington, visit http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/cityparks.

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