Stories

  • Feb 1, 2017

    Exercise Bargain: Are Walking Loops Worth the Investment?

    Environmental Health Perspectives

    In an era of shrinking budgets, physician Deborah Cohen (RAND Corporation) wanted to see whether walking loops are a good investment for park planners.

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  • Feb 1, 2017

    The Prevalence and Use of Walking Loops in Neighborhood Parks: A National Study

    Environmental Health Perspective

    Although individuals can walk on streets and sidewalks, walking loops in parks offer a setting to walk in nature and to avoid interruptions from traffic.

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  • Nov 14, 2016

    The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDeborah Cohen

    The average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.

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  • Oct 19, 2016

    For Most Americans, Their Closest Park is a City Park

    Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance

    City parks promote social wellbeing, help grow local economies, create new transportation options, combat crime, and reduce environmental impacts.

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  • Oct 1, 2016

    The First National Study of Neighborhood Parks

    American Journal of Preventative Medicine

    Neighborhood parks support leisure-time physical activity, yet most Americans do not meet national guidelines for physical activity.

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