The employment most directly generated by parks in the early stages of development are in construction. Many long-term, on-site jobs are also created related to maintenance, gardening, park management, and security. ...

Often the most substantial economic benefits of parks are indirect, such as improving air or water quality, or improving a community’s quality of life. However, both residential and non-residential real estate ...

Parks can increase marketability and raise property values, thereby increasing property tax revenues. A park that attracts regional visitors also contributes to the local economy because visitors may shop in nearby ...