ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Examining Health-Related Effects of Refurbishment to Parks in a Lower Socioeconomic Area: The ShadePlus Natural Experiment.
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- Research evidence use in local government-led public health interventions: a systematic review.Health research policy and systems · 2023Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Interventions to Increase Participation and Physical Activities in Parks: A Systematic Review of the Literature.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Green Space Quality and Health: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Solar UV Measured under Built-Shade in Public Parks: Findings from a Randomized Trial in Denver and Melbourne.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Long-term impacts of co-designed sustainable park improvements on physical activity and other wellbeing behaviours: a 7-year natural experimental study in a deprived urban area.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Article
- Citywide park renovations and changes in perceived stress: a quasi-experimental study among low-income communities in New York City.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Park use patterns and park satisfaction before and after citywide park renovations in low-income New York City neighborhoods.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Descriptive analysis of municipal policies addressing shade in eight southwest and northeast states in the United States.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- How Thermal Perceptual Schema Mediates Landscape Quality Evaluation and Activity Willingness.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Degraded parks in disadvantaged areas are underutilized for recreation, which may impact long-term health. Using a natural experiment, we examined the effects of local government refurbishments to parks (n = 3 intervention; n = 3 comparison) in low socioeconomic areas (LSEA) of Melbourne on park use, health behavior, social engagement and psychological well-being. Amenities promoting physical activity and sun protection included walking paths, playground equipment and built shade. Outcomes were measured via systematic observations, and self-report surveys of park visitors over three years. The refurbishments significantly increased park use, while shade use increased only in parks with shade sails. A trend for increased social engagement was also detected. Findings infer improvement of quality, number and type of amenities in degraded parks can substantially increase park use in LSEA. Findings support provision of shade over well-designed playgrounds in future park refurbishments to enhance engagement and sun protection behavior. Further research should identify park amenities to increase physical activity.
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