Active Places is the openly available, national sports facility database, mapping what sports facilities there are and where they are.
Through , the interactive mapping and reporting tool, local authorities, national governing bodies for sport, and the wider sector can interrogate the millions of Active Places data points. Whether through user friendly dashboards or spatial analysis tools, complex insights can be unlocked.
In this webinar, Sport England demonstrates how through these analytical tools, Active Places is enabling data-driven, strategic planning and decision making. This analysis breaks down the barriers to participation, ensuring everyone has equal access to sports facilities.
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