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Impact 3: Safe, Affordable, Accessible Recreational Spaces

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
Indicator

Access to Exercise Opportunities

This indicator measures the percentage of individuals who live reasonably close to a park or recreational facility. Proximity to exercise opportunities, such as parks and recreation facilities, has been linked to an increase in physical activity among residents.
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Access to Exercise Opportunities

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (97.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (96.8%). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (97.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (96.8%).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 76.2%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 97.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Recreation and Fitness Facilities

This indicator shows the number of fitness and recreation centers per 1,000 population. People engaging in an active lifestyle have a reduced risk of many serious health conditions.
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Recreation and Fitness Facilities

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0.13) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.14). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (0.13) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.14).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to the US Value (0.06), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.13 which is higher and better. Compared to the US Value (0.06), Santa Cruz has a value of 0.13 which is higher and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicator

Adults who are Sedentary

This indicator shows the percentage of adults who are sedentary are at an increased risk of many serious health conditions.
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Adults who are Sedentary

Compared to CA Census Places, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.6% which is in the best 50% of census places. Census places in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.8% while census places in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.9%. Compared to CA Census Places, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.6% which is in the best 50% of census places. Census places in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.8% while census places in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.9%.
(Compared to CA Census Places)
Compared to U.S. Census Places, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.6% which is in the best 50% of census places. Census places in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.0% while census places in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.5%. Compared to U.S. Census Places, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.6% which is in the best 50% of census places. Census places in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.0% while census places in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.5%.
(Compared to U.S. Census Places)
Compared to the US Value (23.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.6% which is lower and better. Compared to the US Value (23.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.6% which is lower and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

Census Place: Santa Cruz

INDICATORS

Use of Park Facilities

This indicator shows the number of park facility bookings annually. 
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Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
Use of Park Facilities: Facility Bookings
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Use of Park Facilities: Recreation Registrations
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Use of Park Facilities: Swim Admissions

County: Santa Cruz

(Compared to Trend over Time)

INDICATORS

Recreational Programs for Specific Populations

This indicator shows the number of participants that participated in recreation programs of County Park Friends.org which waived-fee permits for programs that target specific populations.
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Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (151) is greater and better than the previously measured value (72). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (151) is greater and better than the previously measured value (72).
Targeted Recreation Programs: Black Residents
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (9,236) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3,493). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (9,236) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3,493).
Targeted Recreation Programs: Latinx, Mid-County, and South County Residents
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (558) is greater and better than the previously measured value (231). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (558) is greater and better than the previously measured value (231).
Targeted Recreation Programs: People with Disabilities
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7,405) is greater and better than the previously measured value (15). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (7,405) is greater and better than the previously measured value (15).
Targeted Recreation Programs: Senior Residents

County: Santa Cruz

(Compared to Prior Value)

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