Retirement Lists

Recreation

What it means

Recreation looks at parks, restaurants, local culture, and nearby activities that can make a place feel more alive.

How we calculate it

We count and compare recreation and amenity signals around the city, then treat them as one part of the broader lifestyle picture.

Sources and freshness

OpenStreetMap, public amenity records, local recreation records, and city records.

Source periods vary by place. City pages show dated source context for the applicable measure when it is available.

Limitations

Amenity counts do not measure quality, accessibility, seasonal availability, cost, or whether the options match your interests.