The current study examined the nexus of neighborhood disorder—in the form of physical
disorder (eg, broken glass and vandalism) and social disorder (eg, public drinking and lewd …

Crime and safety perceptions are commonly cited barriers to park use and physical activity
(PA). Given the importance of parks as settings for outdoor recreation and physical activity …

Although food deserts are areas that lack easy access to food outlets and considered a
barrier to a healthy diet and a healthy weight among residents, food deserts typically …

Background Physical inactivity is an important health risk factor that could be addressed at
the community level. Purpose The goal of the study was to determine whether using a …

Public spending on parks in racial/ethnic minority areas lags behind spending in more
affluent areas. Limited resources could result in poor quality parks in turn creating additional …

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between street connectivity
and road traffic speed and neighborhood residents' use of parks and park-based physical …

OBJECTIVE.: Increased proximity to parkland is associated with physical activity (PA). This
study explored the extent to which self-selection–the idea that active persons simply seek …

Previous urban park research has used self-reported surveys and physical activity logs to
examine associations between physical activity and park features, size, and distance to …

Physical activity is important for children's development and their current and future health;
national recommendations are for them to engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to …

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 …