Carrie Blackmore Smith

csmith@enquirer.com

Which of the 100 largest cities in the United States is best for a person with an active lifestyle?

Wallet Hub's new list says Cincinnati is in the top 20, when comparing which cities contain the most cost-effective and accessible fitness and sports facilities.

Based on 25 metrics, Cincinnati ranked No. 13, pulled down by its "Budget & Participation Rank" of 48.

Omaha, Nebraska ranked first. Laredo, Texas, came in last.

Here's how Cincinnati fared:

No. 33 – Sports clubs per capita

No. 2 – Swimming pools per capita

No. 4 – Baseball fields per capita

No. 4 – Basketball hoops per capita

No. 2 – Public golf courses per capita

No. 16 – Fitness centers per capita



No. 27 – Acres of parkland per capita

No. 30 – Walk score

The only other Midwest city to outscore Cincinnati was Pittsburgh at No. 3.

See the whole list and the methodology on Wallet Hub's website. Wallet Hub is a social media company that allows people to search for and compare financial products and interact with others doing the same.