; Whereas community recreation programs at public park and recreation facilities provide children with— (1) a safe place to play; (2) access to healthy foods; (3) opportunities to be physically active; (4) opportunities for social and emotional learning; and (5) academic enrichment activities that greatly assist working families with childcare service and help reduce at-risk behavior among youth, such as substance use and gang involvement; Whereas nutrition education provided at public park and recreation facilities results in a 20-percent increase in fruit and vegetable knowledge among youth; Whereas local parks serve as important transportation hubs for communities, providing access to pathways for walking, running, and biking; Whereas 73 percent of adults believe parks, trails, and open spaces are an essential part of the healthcare system; Whereas residents in low-income areas with more tree canopy and street level vegetation had a 37-percent reduced risk of depression; and Whereas public park and recreation facilities and activities reduce fuel costs and commute times by providing a place close to home to relax, exercise, and reduce stress: Now, therefore, be it