Stories

  • 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 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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