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Spatial Disparities in the Distribution of Parks and Green Spaces in the USA

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

This study assessed whether the spatial accessibility of parks and green spaces are correlated to race/ethnicity or poverty among census tracts in the conterminous U.S.

Beyond Distance: Children's School Travel Mode Choice

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Attitudes and perceptions about the environment are discussed in this comprehensive study assessing modifiable elements and environmental features beyond the actual distance to school.

Aesthetic Amenities and Safety Hazards Associated with Walking and Bicycling for Transportation in New York City

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Neighborhood street amenities such as sidewalk cafés, as well as fewer safety hazards may be associated with walking or active transportation.

Using Google Street View to Audit the Built Environment

February 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Google Street View imagery is used to assess characteristics of the built environment in this study.

Development and Testing of a Community Stakeholder Park Audit Tool

March 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Community parks are an important resource that can support physical activity. Environmental features vary among parks and may include trails, playgrounds, fields, restrooms, drinking fountains, lighting and shade. Few tools exist for auditing parks ...

The Potential of Safe, Secure and Accessible Playgrounds to Increase Children's Physical Activity

February 1, 2011 | Report

Active Living Research analyzes evidence regarding how community resources help children and families be active.

Neighborhood Environment and Physical Activity Among Youth

October 1, 2011 | Journal Article

This updated literature review examines the association between environmental attributes and physical activity among youth.

Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents

September 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Parks are important to the well-being of children and adolescents they play an important role in increasing physical activity. This study assesses park use and park-based physical activity among children and adolescents, ages 0 to 18 in 2007.

Correlates of Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children in Diverse Communities

May 1, 2011 | Journal Article

Type of park activity area—court, field, playground, shelter or open space—predicts level of physical activity in children.

Built Environment Predictors of Active Travel to School Among Rural Adolescents

March 1, 2011 | Journal Article

A study to determine whether built environment characteristics (BECs) of school neighborhoods predict active travel to school (ATS) among adolescents in two chiefly rural states found that BECs influence but are not sole predictors of ATS.