The Economic Benefits of BREC Parks
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2023
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Public Spaces
This report examines how Baton Rouge's parks promote recreation, reduce healthcare costs, bolster tourism, reduce pollution, and provide other economic benefits. It provides a guide for quantifying the economic impacts of the parks system and outlines how parks can be used as a tool for economic development.