This map shows the distribution of parks and schools in Long Beach, California, in relation to income levels. North Long Beach is mostly a lower-income area, while the upper part of East Long Beach has higher income levels. The map highlights disparities in park accessibility, showing that lower-income areas tend to have fewer and smaller parks near schools, while higher-income areas have larger and more numerous parks nearby. To create this analysis, I made feature datasets and feature classes to generate polygons for schools and parks. I also added address and zip code fields to the attribute table for better organization. A half-mile buffer around each school represents a walkable distance for students, but this method has some limitations. Buffers assume equal access in all directions and don’t account for barriers like freeways or private property that might block actual access. They also don’t consider park quality or amenities, which can impact how usable a park really is. Even with these limitations, this analysis gives a good starting point for understanding park accessibility differences across income levels.