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The Power of a Neighborhood Park
By: Nelson BeckfordNelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Parks & Recreation Magazine Feature
Today's parks are important components in urban networks that include commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation functions.
Parks and the Urban Infrastructure Network
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMami HaraParks can meet critical infrastructure needs at the federal and local levels, helping to solve many community and climate challenges.
City Parks Alliance Launches Transportation-Focused Video
City Parks Alliance releases the latest video in the five-part video series, focused on the role of linear parks in providing transportation options to city re…
Exercise Bargain: Are Walking Loops Worth the Investment?
In an era of shrinking budgets, physician Deborah Cohen (RAND Corporation) wanted to see whether walking loops are a good investment for park planners.
The Prevalence and Use of Walking Loops in Neighborhood Parks: A National Study
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.
The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDeborah CohenThe average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.
The First National Study of Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks support leisure-time physical activity, yet most Americans do not meet national guidelines for physical activity.