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e <br /> S c.. <br /> tA <br /> INCREASING PARKS AND ADVANCING EQUITABLE ACCESS <br /> GREEN SPACE <br /> Not all of Santa Ana's residents enjoy the <br /> The increased demand for parks and outdoor same access to parks and recreation services. <br /> activities sparked the realization that many Many neighborhoods across the city do not <br /> areas in Santa Ana are park deficient. In fact, have parks. Some residential areas have <br /> the City overall has a lower level of service for higher density development and more <br /> parkland than many nearby cities, including residents that place greater demand on <br /> Tustin, Orange, Fullerton, and Anaheim. With nearby parks. In some cases, communities of <br /> approximately 371 acres of parks, the City of color and low-income residents must travel <br /> Santa Ana provides just over one acre of park further to enjoy the benefits of the parks <br /> space for every one thousand residents in the and recreation system. This PMP analyzed <br /> city.Dany residents would like to double or existing demographics, park locations, and <br /> I I unt. The PMP includes an in- <br /> key environmental justice and focus areas, <br /> depth evaluation of parkland needs to create and residential density to identify which <br /> a realistic strategy for increasing parks and geographic areas and residents have the <br /> green space. greatest need for parks. There is work to do to <br /> ensure that all residents have equitable access <br /> to parks and recreation opportunities. <br /> CHAPTER 1 : I NTRODUCTIO NO <br />