Objective We conducted an ecological study to determine physical activity resource
availability overall and by sociodemographic groups in parts of six states (CA, IL, MD, MN …

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that access to parks in New York City is not
equitable across racial and ethnic categories. It builds on previous research that has linked …

This article examines park use in relation to neighborhood social (safety and poverty) and
urban form (pedestrian infrastructure and street network pattern) characteristics among …

Concerns about safety and perceived threats have been considered responsible for lower
use of parks in high-poverty neighborhoods. To quantify the role of perceived threats on park …

Objective To quantify the contribution of neighborhood parks to population-level, moderate-
to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Method We studied park use in 83 neighborhood parks …

Access to parks and recreational facilities, as well as their quality, congestion, and
affordability, relates to physical activity levels and, in turn, various health outcomes. Yet park …

Urban parks provide spaces and facilities for children's physical activity (PA) and can be a
free resource in low-income communities. This study examined whether neighborhood …

Background Parks are key community assets for physical activity, but some evidence
suggests these resources are not equitably distributed. Purpose This study examined …

Purpose. This study examined correlates of park-based physical activity (PA) among
children in neighborhood parks. Design. Direct observation was used to assess PA among …

Park-based physical activity is a promising means to satisfy current physical activity
requirements. However, there is little research concerning what park environmental and …