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Amenities
In addition to park acreage and distribution, another measure of Level of Service is the
total recreation amenities available to residents. These benchmarks come from the Illinois
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the National Recreation and
Park Association (NRPA) Park Metrics, and comparable north shore communities.
SCORP Comparison
Based on the Illinois SCORP, the Department meets or
exceeds the recommended number of amenities for 13
of the 21 amenities outlined in the chart to the right.
Amenities that meet or exceed the recommendation are
identified by green text in the “Surplus / Deficit” column.
Items with red text noted in the “Surplus / Deficit” column
are deficiencies. The five amenities with the greatest
deficiencies, according to the comparison against SCORP
averages are:
• Volleyball Courts: -1.3
• Spray Grounds / Splash Pads: -0.6
• Swimming Pools: -0.5
• Basketball Courts: -0.5
• Skate Park: -0.3
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