Are park proximity and park features related to park use and park-based physical activity among adults? Variations by multiple socio-demographic characteristics

T. Kaczynski, Andrew; M. Besenyi, Gina; A. Wilhelm Stanis, Sonja; Javad Koohsari, Mohammad; Oestman, Katherine; D. Bergstrom, Ryan; R. Potwarka, Luke; Siqueira Reis, Rodrigo

doi:10.1186/s12966-014-0146-4

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Are park proximity and park features related to park use and park-based physical activity among adults? Variations by multiple socio-demographic characteristics

Published in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity • Dec 1, 2014

Authors:

Andrew T. Kaczynski

Gina M. Besenyi

Sonja A. Wilhelm Stanis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Parks are valuable resources for physical activity (PA) given their widespread availability and low cost to maintain and use. Both proximity to parks and the availability of particular features are important correlates of PA. However, few studies have explored multiple measures of proxim...

Subject

Geography

National park

Mile

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