Background As populations become increasingly urbanised, the preservation of urban
green space (UGS) becomes paramount. UGS is not just dedicated recreational space such …

Background Physical inactivity is a global problem that increases the risk of many chronic
diseases and shortens life expectancy. The built environment contributes to physical …

Evidence is mounting on the association between the built environment and physical activity
(PA) with a call for intervention research. A broader approach which recognizes the role of …

Background Empirical evidence suggests that an association between the built environment
and physical activity exists. This evidence is mostly derived from cross-sectional studies that …

Introduction An extensive infrastructure of neighborhood parks supports leisure time
physical activity in most US cities; yet, most Americans do not meet national guidelines for …

Background Urban parks have received attention in recent years as a possible
environmental factor that could encourage physical activity, prevent obesity, and reduce the …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic focused attention on city parks as important public
resources. However, monitoring park use over time poses practical challenges. Thus …

Objectives. We conducted a systematic review of the literature examining the relationship
between built environments (eg, parks, trails, sidewalks) and physical activity (PA) or obesity …

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: Parks are an important setting for leisure-time physical activity.
Understanding how to attract residents to parks and encourage park users to be physically …