Parkbeat Studies

Parkbeat studies help park agencies and planning teams understand how their facilities are used, improve services, and communicate their value. Radbridge tailors each study to the questions an agency needs to answer, from an individual park to an entire system. We use mobile location data and available visitor records to assess visitation, visit timing, repeat use, and visitor origins.

Depending on the project, the work can also include recreation search patterns, public reviews, and analysis of economic and public benefits. Findings show how parks serve nearby communities, draw visitors from farther away, and contribute to recreation, health, and the local economy. Reports, maps, charts, and supporting datasets give staff information they can use in master plans, operations, funding requests, and public discussions.