ArticleJournal of environmental and public health2017
Examining the Relationship between Park Neighborhoods, Features, Cleanliness, and Condition with Observed Weekday Park Usage and Physical Activity: A Case Study.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Association between Urban Greenspace and Health: A Systematic Review of Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Examining park features that encourage physical activity and social interaction among adults.Health promotion international · 2025Article
- Physical activity and social interaction assessments in schoolyard settings using the System for Observing Outdoor Play Environments in Neighborhood Schools (SOOPEN).The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023Article
- Comparative Review of Environmental Audit Tools for Public Open Spaces from the Perspective of Children's Activity.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- What do adults want in parks? A qualitative study using walk-along interviews.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Redefinition of Park Design Criteria as a Result of Analysis of Well-Being and Soundscape: The Case Study of the Kortowo Park (Poland).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- An Observational Study of Park Attributes and Physical Activity in Neighborhood Parks of Shanghai, China.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Observational
- Changes in physical activity after building a greenway in a disadvantaged urban community: A natural experiment.Preventive medicine reports · 2019Article
- Does Perceived Green Space Quality Matter? Linking Norwegian Adult Perspectives on Perceived Quality to Motivation and Frequency of Visits.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
Background: Little research has comprehensively explored how park features, quality indicators, and neighborhood environments are associated with observed park usage and physical activity (PA). This case study examined whether weekday park usage and PA differ by neighborhood type, across numerous categories of park features, and according to park feature condition and cleanliness. Methods: Direct observation was used to capture the number of users and PA levels within 143 park features in 6 parks (3 urban, 3 suburban) over the course of six weeks. Audits of park environments assessed the type, condition, and cleanliness of all features and amenities. Results: Urban parks experienced greater usage, but a higher proportion of sedentary users than suburban parks. Usage and PA levels differed across types of park features, with splash pads, pools, paths, and play structures having the greatest proportion of active users. Usage did not differ by park feature condition and cleanliness, but greater condition and cleanliness were generally associated with higher PA levels. Conclusions: Factors such as neighborhood context, types of park features, and condition and cleanliness can impact park usage and PA levels and should be targets for researchers and planners aiming to foster more user-friendly and active neighborhood park environments.
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