Women use parks less for physical activity than men, and explanations include gendered
concerns regarding personal safety and access to walking paths. This study conducted …

BACKGROUND: The availability of places to engage in physical activity may influence
physical activity levels. This study examined whether the relationship between physical …

Methods Observations were conducted from June through October 2009. Raters used the
System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities to count the number of people in …

The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the benefits of parks for Mexican-American
urban residents and the roles they play in the dynamics of their communities and (2) explore …

BACKGROUND: Availability of parks is associated with higher levels of physical activity
among children and adolescents. Few studies examine actual park use and park-based …

Background. Little research has comprehensively explored how park features, quality
indicators, and neighborhood environments are associated with observed park usage and …

Objective To quantify the contribution of US neighborhood parks to the time spent in
moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) by the local population. Methods …

Physical inactivity is a known risk factor for obesity and a number of chronic diseases.
Modifying the physical features of neighborhoods to provide residents with equitable and …

BACKGROUND: Parks have been proposed as a feature of the built environment that may
promote increased physical activity. Little, if any, research has investigated the role of the …

Background Parks are important resources for physical activity (PA), yet few studies have
examined how perceptions of park characteristics relate to PA and health. Purpose This …