Background: Despite the importance of physical activity (PA) for good health, not all
populations have equal access to PA facilities and resources. This disparity is an …

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that access to parks in New York City is not
equitable across racial and ethnic categories. It builds on previous research that has linked …

Disparities in physical activity should be investigated in light of social justice principles. This
article critically evaluates evidence and trends in disparities research within an ecologic …

Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic inequities in access to recreation settings are widely
considered environmental justice (EJ) issues. Researchers in leisure, geography, urban …

Background Though park presence and access disparities are well studied for their
associations with physical activity (PA), disparities in the availability and quality of amenities …

People of color are less likely to use public parks and recreation programs compared to
Whites. Communities of color tend to have less park areas, fewer recreation opportunities, or …

BACKGROUND: Differences in availability of recreational resources may contribute to racial
and socioeconomic status (SES) disparities in physical activity. Variations in the location and …

Public spending on parks in racial/ethnic minority areas lags behind spending in more
affluent areas. Limited resources could result in poor quality parks in turn creating additional …

The capacity of public parks and recreation environments to promote physical activity for low-
income communities of color is receiving increased attention from researchers and …