We applied the multiple hierarchy stratification perspective to examine how access and use
of municipal parks and recreation vary based upon the intersections of gender …

Urban parks provide many benefits, though evidence of environmental injustice associated
with certain park investments is growing. Some cities fail to engage communities in park …

In the face of persistent funding shortfalls, local park and recreation agencies oftentimes
engage in neoliberal conservation strategies, including partnerships with nonprofit park …

The goal of this study is to contribute to the significant body of research focused on student
retention in higher education, specifically by integrating the theory of planned behavior …

Prior studies have provided evidence that park user characteristics and park social context
can contribute to a sense of park ownership. However, less is known about the collective …

Park-based social capital, with its potential contribution to health outcomes, is the subject of
a growing body of research. However, less is known about social capital in the context of …

Recreational spaces like parks and playgrounds play a vital role in community development.
They serve as avenues for important experiences like physical activity, social interaction …

Place-making practices can facilitate effective place and park design. This study explores
the importance of inclusive place-making practices for supporting procedural justice in park …

Using an exploratory research design approach, this thesis aims to provide in-depth
knowledge of adult visitors' engagement in suburban neighbourhood parks. This research …

Abstract In 2017 the National Recreation and Park Association launched an initiative
entitled" Meet Me at the Park: Transforming Parks and Improving Access to Play Spaces." …