The TurfMutt Foundation Touts the Power of Parks for Fall Family Fun and Well-Being

The TurfMutt Foundation Touts the Power of Parks for Fall Family Fun and Well-Being

The TurfMutt Foundation Touts the Power of Parks for Fall Family Fun and Well-Being

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10, 2025

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, college yards and different inexperienced areas, urges Americans to get pleasure from their group inexperienced areas this fall. A current research, performed by The Harris Poll for the Foundation, highlights how important managed inexperienced areas are for household enjoyable and group well-being.

“Fall is an ideal time forgetting outside,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation. “We urge families to strengthen their connection with their local parks as the seasons change. These areas offer significant health benefits, from stress reduction and improved mood to providing vital hubs for physical activity.”

The TurfMutt analysis proves Americans universally worth the general public parks:

• A Must-Have, Not a Luxury: Most Americans (89 %) reported within the research {that a} good public park system is a high group amenity. Additionally, 92 % need extra or higher maintained public inexperienced area (public parks, college yards, canine parks, sports activities fields, and many others.) of their group.
• The Hub for Family Fun: Study findings present practically all Americans (96 %) use inexperienced areas like parks for recreation. Top actions embody socializing like having a picnic or eating open air (53 %), letting canine socialize (32 %) or bringing children to play (30 %).
• Prioritizing Fitness & Activity: A overwhelming majority of respondents (89 %) really feel communities ought to prioritize offering public inexperienced areas for group well being and well-being. Americans use public inexperienced areas for bodily actions, similar to taking a stroll/run (76 %), taking part in/watching a sport (47 %), understanding (36 %), or taking part in/watching an outside sport (35 %).
• Valued Over Other Amenities: Roughly three-quarters of the research contributors (74 %) discover public inexperienced areas extra invaluable than different group facilities, similar to an indoor pool or health middle. In truth, 75 % would prioritize public inexperienced area when in search of a brand new dwelling.

To be taught concerning the energy of parks and different inexperienced areas round us, go to TurfMutt.com.

Photos for instance the ability of parks will be discovered right here: http://bit.ly/4gQhpqQ.

Media contact:

Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of the TurfMutt Foundation
240-988-6243, debbi@fourleafpr.com

About the TurfMutt Foundation
TurfMutt, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2024, was created by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) TurfMutt Foundation and has reached greater than 70 million youngsters, educators and households since 2009. The Foundation is title sponsor of “Lucky Dog,” the Emmy Award-winning CBS broadcast tv present in assist of canine rescue and rehabilitation. Both TurfMutt spokesdogs have been rescue canine, and Mutt Mulligan is a solid character on the present, the place her “Mulligan Minute” segments train viewers about the advantages of inexperienced area. In 2024, the Great Lawn at Louisville’s award-winning Waterfront Park on the Ohio River was renamed the TurfMutt Foundation Great Lawn as a part of a $1 million sponsorship. Championed by Mulligan the TurfMutt, and thru schooling companions similar to Scholastic, Discovery, Weekly Reader, and the USBGC Global Learning Lab, TurfMutt has taught college students and lecturers the way to “save the planet, one yard at a time.” TurfMutt has been an schooling useful resource on the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Apple, the Center for Green Schools, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) challenge, Climate Change Live, Petfinder and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2017, the TurfMutt animated video sequence gained the coveted Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for Best Interstitial Series. More info at www.TurfMutt.com.

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