An environment that promotes arts, cultural, and recreational opportunities that celebrate our diverse creative, historic, and natural resources.
Arts, culture, and recreation are essential components to a vibrant quality of life. These spaces and activities bring people together, create a sense of place, and contribute to overall health and well-being. Polk Vision is committed to communicating the impact of arts, culture, and recreation and ensuring they continue to contribute to a thriving Polk County.
2025 Arts Vibrancy Index Overall Rank
(SMU Data Arts)
of Respondents agree that “People in my community have access to places for outdoor physical activity.” (2024 Polk Vision Quality of Life Survey)
of Residents agree that “Activities promoting culture and the arts are accessible for all people who live in my community.” (2024 Polk Vision Quality of Life Survey)
Lower risk of depression in people who engage in cultural activities every few months, compared with those who rarely participate. (National Library of Medicine)
Several high-level strategies have been identified to guide stakeholder decision-making in advancing the Vision for Arts, Culture & Recreation.
