Positive HABITATS for physical activity: Examining use of parks and its contribution to physical activity levels in mid-to older-aged adults
Studies of parks and physical activity rarely identify the actual spaces participants use. Using
data from the HABITAT project, a longitudinal cohort of mid-to older-aged (40–70 years) …
data from the HABITAT project, a longitudinal cohort of mid-to older-aged (40–70 years) …
[HTML][HTML] Peer reviewed: Racial/ethnic differences in perceived access, environmental barriers to use, and use of community parks
SA Carlson, JD Brooks, DR Brown… - Preventing chronic …, 2010 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods Analyses are based on a cross-sectional national sample of adults (N= 5,157)
participating in the 2006 HealthStyles mail survey. Community parks were defined as …
participating in the 2006 HealthStyles mail survey. Community parks were defined as …
Visitor access, use, and desired improvements in urban parks
ML Talal, MV Santelmann - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban parks can provide many physical and psychological health benefits, but these may
not be shared equitably among visitors. The purpose of this study was to explore park visitor …
not be shared equitably among visitors. The purpose of this study was to explore park visitor …
Viability of parks and recreation centers as sites for youth physical activity promotion
This descriptive study explored the potential for public parks and recreation centers as
intervention sites for promoting physical activity among youth. Directors (55% women) of 44 …
intervention sites for promoting physical activity among youth. Directors (55% women) of 44 …
Environmental and social correlates of physical activity in neighborhood parks: An observational study in Tampa and Chicago
This study used observational methods to examine physical activity (PA) and selected
correlates in 28 parks in Tampa, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. We observed 9,454 park …
correlates in 28 parks in Tampa, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. We observed 9,454 park …
Parks and recreation settings and active living: a review of associations with physical activity function and intensity
AT Kaczynski, KA Henderson - Journal of Physical …, 2008 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: The purpose of this study was to review reported associations between parks
and recreation settings (PRSs) as features of the built environment and various functions …
and recreation settings (PRSs) as features of the built environment and various functions …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing the contribution of parks to physical activity using GPS and accelerometry
KR Evenson, F Wen, AMY Hillier… - Medicine and science in …, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose Parks offer a free option for physical activity in many communities. How much time
people spend using parks and the contribution that parks makes to their physical activity is …
people spend using parks and the contribution that parks makes to their physical activity is …
The prevalence and use of walking loops in neighborhood parks: A national study
Background: Previous studies indicate that the design of streets and sidewalks can influence
physical activity among residents. Park features also influence park use and park-based …
physical activity among residents. Park features also influence park use and park-based …
[HTML][HTML] Active use and perceptions of parks as urban assets for physical activity: A mixed-methods study
Parks are potential key urban assets for improved population health; however, their use is
not equal among all social groups. Individual and contextual factors could influence …
not equal among all social groups. Individual and contextual factors could influence …
Association of neighborhood parks with child health in the United States
While there is evidence that parks support pediatric health, there have been no national
studies looking at both physical and mental health. We assessed whether the presence of a …
studies looking at both physical and mental health. We assessed whether the presence of a …