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Group of families walking on the paved trail at Martial Cottle County Park

Park and Play Initiative

$250,000

open space authority funds contributed to project

2016

project awarded

The Authority contributed funds towards the Santa Clara County Public Health Department's Park and Play Initiative, which aims to address health equity related to park utilization by underserved communities. The goal of this Initiative is for families to visit Santa Clara County Parks, participate in park programming, and become comfortable utilizing parks on an ongoing basis to increase their physical activity and overall understanding of environmental stewardship. Park utilization has many known benefits including diabetes management and prevention, depression and anxiety reduction, and increasing community cohesion. Many of the families in the geographic focus area for this initiative (Milpitas and East San Jose) have had limited opportunities to visit parks and limited exposure to environmental education.
Award Date:
November 10, 2016
Program:
Urban Grant Program
Location:
Milpitas and San Jose

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