Abstract The System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) can
obtain information on park users and their physical activity using momentary time sampling …

This article reports the outcomes of a systematic review of observational park-based
physical activity (PA) studies. Five electronic databases and the Active Living Research …

This paper summarizes a strategy for supplying ecosystem services in urban areas through
a participatory planning process targeting multifunctional green infrastructure. We draw from …

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 …

Numerous methods are available to assess physical activity (PA) but systematic observation
(SO) excels in being able to provide contextually rich data on the setting in which the activity …

We evaluated the impact of outdoor exercise equipment (FZ, Fitness Zones) in 12 parks
serving diverse populations. We used the System for Observing Play and Recreation in …

Use of urban green space can confer a range of health benefits, but is thought to be quality
dependent. Existing methods of quality assessment might not be appropriate for …

This study assessed the impact of an outdoor gym installation on park users' physical activity
levels and examined the characteristics of outdoor gym users. A before-after time series …

Purpose. To assess the use of new pocket parks in low-income neighborhoods. Design. The
design of the study was a quasi-experimental post-test only comparison. Setting. Los …

Purpose Parks offer a free option for physical activity in many communities. How much time
people spend using parks and the contribution that parks makes to their physical activity is …