ArticleFrontiers in public health2020
Seniors' Physical Activity in Neighborhood Parks and Park Design Characteristics.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Quality of Urban Green Space for Older Adults to Promote Physical Activity: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of green space on physical activity and body weight status among Chinese adults: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Is altitude a determinant of the health benefits of nature exposure? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Association of Park Size, Access and Neighbourhood Walkability with Physical Activity and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Associations between park visitation and physical, mental and social health among older adults.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Use behavior and spatial characteristics of National Fitness Routes in China: an in situ observational study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- Designing stepping-stones landscapes: a 2D perspective does not lead to more standardization than an in-situ perspective.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Construction of the "Full Path" of restorative effects on older adults' mental health in parks under seasonal differences: taking Changchun as an example.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Active Aging and Smart Public Parks.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- The Effects of Winter Parks in Cold Regions on Cognition Recovery and Emotion Improvement of Older Adults: An Empirical Study of Changchun Parks.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Exploring Restrictions to use of community greenways for physical activity through structural equation modeling.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- The Use of Urban Parks by Older Adults in the Context of Perceived Security.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Outdoor Fitness Equipment Intervention in Achieving Fitness Goals for Seniors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
Physical activity brings multiple health benefits to seniors. Neighborhood parks provide seniors with accessible spaces and opportunities to engage in physical activity. This study investigated the associations between neighborhood park design characteristics and seniors' total walking step and energy expenditure during the park visit. Seniors' total step was measured by pedometer, and energy expenditure was calculated based on self-reported activities in the park. The study was conducted in 15 neighborhood parks with an area <10 ha, and included 234 senior participants. One-way ANOVA analyses indicated that seniors in parks with larger surface area, longer trail, larger natural area and outdoor fitness equipment had taken more steps. While seniors in parks without water expended more energy. For instance, seniors in parks with surface areas <3 ha walked 507 fewer steps than seniors in parks with areas between 3 and 5 ha, and 691 fewer steps than those in parks larger than 5 ha. When including seniors' demographic attributes, multiple regression analyses suggested that total step was negatively associated with age, but positively associated with total natural area in the park and the presence of outdoor fitness equipment. Seniors energy expenditure was positively associated with BMI and the presence of outdoor fitness equipment. Energy expenditure was also related to income. These findings provide direct implications for neighborhood park design and management. Planners and designers can include more natural areas over paved areas, create longer trails and place more outdoor fitness equipment in parks to encourage seniors to walk and spend more energy.
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