Living near a park improves the likelihood that a person will engage in regular physical activity. Neighborhood parks also increase the value of nearby properties and encourage relationships among members of the community. Places like movie theaters, music venues and coffee shops contribute to a city’s recreation-friendliness, too.

          What cities have the most opportunities for recreation? To answer that question, the website WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 47 key metrics that represent the benefits of recreational activities. In each city, the WalletHub team examined the availability and cost of recreational activities; the quality of parks; the weather; the number of festivals; the number of zoos and aquariums; and more. They even took into consideration the number of restaurants where residents might fuel up after an activity.

          The best cities for recreation have both outdoor and indoor activities that engage residents of all ages both physically and mentally. Las Vegas, for example, boasts a high number of outdoor basketball courts and indoor bowling alleys: Orlando has an abundance of outdoor water parks.

          Below are the best cities in the U.S. for recreation according to the indicators.

1. Las Vegas, Nev.
2. Orlando, Fla.
3. Tampa, Fla.
4. Cincinnati, Ohio
5. Honolulu, Hawaii
6. Scottsdale, Ariz.
7. San Diego, Calif.
8. St. Louis, Mo.
9. Atlanta, Ga.
10.  New Orleans, La.

Source: Best Cities for Recreation (See: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-recreation/5144)