Participation is highest in New England and the Midwest, lower in the South and Southwest

 
National Survey of Children's Health Data Resource Center
 
 

Girls participate at a lower rate than boys. While the gap is closing at the national level, it remains wide in some communities

 
 
 

Community-based play most common form of participation, but interscholastic sports peak in high school

 
National Youth Sport Parent Survey Data
 
 

Basketball is the most popular sport nationally but participation varies by region, community

 
 
Participation Heat Maps by Sport