Benefits of Living Near Natural Beauty, Parks, Trails, and Other Green Spaces

parks, trails, & green spaces

Whether it’s biking, running, or walking the dog, spending active time outdoors is good for your health and happiness. But these activities require a significant amount of space. This is one of many reasons why living by nature can be a huge benefit if you love an active lifestyle.

Having access to true outdoor green spaces is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and that’s exactly what we provide at Lilyana by Hillwood. Here are some of the key benefits of living near a park, trail, or other green space.

Improved Mental Health

According to a recent study, spending regular time outdoors is linked with better mental wellbeing and happiness. This could be due to a number of reasons, including additional fresh air, added socialization, or better exercise. Living in natural beauty is relaxing and peaceful and provides a much-needed respite from the stress of daily life.

Cleaner Air

City planners know the importance of parks in urban areas. They give city dwellers a little slice of nature to enjoy. Even more important, the trees and other plants found in urban green spaces produce oxygen that we require for life and clean the air of carbon dioxide. Without parks and natural areas, life could not exist.

Better Physical Fitness

If you need a nudge on your fitness journey, living near a green space is a wonderful way to get just that. It’s hard to stay motivated when you only see grey concrete outside of your window, but with green spaces, it’s nearly impossible to stay inside. Parks and trails provide a beautiful and convenient reason to get outside and get active. With lovely views, interesting wildlife, and safe design, trails provide a built-in gym for those who live nearby. In fact, studies have shown a correlation between living near green spaces and physical fitness. Some researchers even believe living around nature could even make you live longer. If it doesn’t, it can certainly make your life more beautiful and enjoyable.

Natural Beauty Abounds at Lilyana

So why are parks important to the community? Because they are beautiful, they enhance property values, and they encourage us to get moving, engage with others in the community and enjoy nature. The benefits of green space in communities are numerous, so Hillwood incorporated them into all master-planned communities including Lilyana. Take a look at the amenities our residents enjoy including pocket parks, trails, ponds, and much more.

Lilyana has countless trails for your evening walks or daily runs, a pond for some catch-and-release fishing, an outdoor entertainment area, and more. In addition to these great amenities, our newest amenity, Bluebonnet Park, is coming soon. This pocket park will include a covered pavilion, gas grills, bocce ball and sport courts, and a children’s play area for residents of all ages to enjoy.

Contact Us

Now that you know the countless benefits of parks in communities, your healthy, happy, nature-filled life awaits you at Lilyana, located in Celina, TX within Prosper ISD. If you are ready to learn more about our community just north of the DFW Metroplex in North Texas, take a virtual tour, visit our website, or get in touch today!