The role of the physical and social environment in observed and self-reported park use in low-income neighborhoods in New York City
Physical and social environments of parks and neighborhoods influence park use, but the
extent of their relative influence remains unclear. This cross-sectional study examined the …
extent of their relative influence remains unclear. This cross-sectional study examined the …
Park use in low-income urban neighborhoods: who uses the parks and why?
CA Vaughan, N Colabianchi, GP Hunter… - Journal of urban …, 2018 - Springer
We examined individual and environmental influences on park use among residents of two
low-income predominantly African American neighborhoods to identify determinants of park …
low-income predominantly African American neighborhoods to identify determinants of park …
[HTML][HTML] Is self-reported park proximity associated with perceived social disorder? Findings from eleven cities in Latin America
Parks and greenspaces can enhance personal health in various ways, including among
others, through psychological restoration and improved well-being. However, under certain …
others, through psychological restoration and improved well-being. However, under certain …
Improved street walkability, incivilities, and esthetics are associated with greater park use in two low-income neighborhoods
AS Richardson, M Ghosh-Dastidar, RL Collins… - Journal of urban …, 2020 - Springer
Parks may provide opportunities for people to increase their physical activity and improve
health. Yet, parks are generally less plentiful and underutilized in low-income urban …
health. Yet, parks are generally less plentiful and underutilized in low-income urban …
The associations between park environments and park use in southern US communities
JA Banda, S Wilcox, N Colabianchi… - The Journal of Rural …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To document park use and park and neighborhood environment characteristics in
rural communities, and to examine the relationship between park characteristics and park …
rural communities, and to examine the relationship between park characteristics and park …
The association of park use and park perception with quality of life using structural equation modeling
Introduction The literature is limited on the impact of neighborhood parks on quality of life
(QoL) and the mechanism linking them. Methods In this paper, we applied the structural …
(QoL) and the mechanism linking them. Methods In this paper, we applied the structural …
Use of neighbourhood parks: does socio-economic status matter? A four-city study
OBJECTIVES: To determine if neighbourhood socio-economic status (SES) is associated
with park use and park-based physical activity. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study …
with park use and park-based physical activity. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study …
Violent crime and park use in low-income urban neighborhoods
Introduction Crime and safety are often cited as potential hurdles to park use and park-
based physical activity. Using comprehensive data sources including both objective and …
based physical activity. Using comprehensive data sources including both objective and …
The paradox of parks in low-income areas: Park use and perceived threats
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 …
use of parks in high-poverty neighborhoods. To quantify the role of perceived threats on park …
Association of composite park quality with park use in four diverse cities
Park use has numerous health benefits. However, little research has investigated how the
combination of park facilities, amenities, and conditions are related to park visitation. This …
combination of park facilities, amenities, and conditions are related to park visitation. This …