Several systematic reviews have reported mixed associations between access to parks and
physical activity, and suggest that this is due to inconsistencies in the study methods or …

One strategy for increasing physical activity is to create and enhance access to park space.
We assessed the literature on the relationship of parks and objectively measured physical …

Background Parks are key environmental resources for encouraging population-level
physical activity (PA). In measuring availability of parks, studies have employed both self …

This study examined how the number and total size of neighborhood parks within 1
kilometer (km) of participants' homes, as well as distance to the closest park, were …

Background Parks are valuable resources for physical activity (PA) given their widespread
availability and low cost to maintain and use. Both proximity to parks and the availability of …

Background There is substantial scope for enhancing population health through increased
park visits and active use of parks; however, a better understanding of factors that influence …

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 …

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 …

Background Public parks can be an important setting for physical activity promotion, but to
increase park use and the activity levels of park users, the crucial attributes related to active …

OBJECTIVES: To determine if neighbourhood socio-economic status (SES) is associated
with park use and park-based physical activity. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study …