The FINANCIAL — When it comes to family fun and play, Denver’s doing it best according to a new study from Quaker Chewy, part of The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc.
While 95 percent of parents nationwide say that play is important to their families, a little over half are devoting less than three hours per week to playtime1. Denver rose to the top with some of the study’s highest scores in outdoor fun and adventure, given it is a city surrounded by national and local state parks with plenty of hiking and walking trails. Based on these findings and the brand’s ongoing commitment to providing families with delicious, wholesome and convenient snacks that moms and dads can feel good about, Quaker Chewy partnered with Extra TV Host and celebrity dad Mario Lopez to help inspire play and fuel the fun across America.
“Congratulations to Denver for winning the title of the most playful city for families in America! Family time plays such a big role in our household. I love goofing around with my kids in our backyard, heading to a nearby park or even checking out a museum. Whether in big or small ways, we just enjoy spending time together and looking for fun snacks that help us to keep playing,” said Lopez. “I’m excited to partner with Quaker Chewy to help encourage every family out there to have some fun!”
Most Playful Cities in America
To find America’s Most Playful City, Quaker Chewy examined a number of criteria indicative of family fun and playtime. The top 10 most playful cities represent communities with a high population of families and children and ample access to both outdoor and indoor family-friendly amenities.
The top 10 most playful cities in the U.S. are:
Denver, Colo.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
Seattle, Wash.
Portland, Ore.
Washington, D.C.
San Diego, Calif.
Atlanta, Ga.
San Francisco, Calif.
Sacramento, Calif.
Virginia Beach, Va.
Denver’s abundance of parks contributed to its high scores in outdoor fun because they have some of the highest per capita numbers of amenities like swimming pools and sports courts. Additionally, Denver residents have some of the highest expenditures on musical instruments, sporting events, recreation and participant sports.
To celebrate Denver’s top spot and show America just how playful its residents are, Quaker Chewy surprised the city last month with an unexpected visit by Lopez, plus samples of Quaker Chewy Granola Bars to help fuel their fun.
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