ArticleCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique
Splashpads, swings, and shade: parents' preferences for neighbourhood parks.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A meta-study of qualitative research examining determinants of children's independent active free play.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2015Pooled it
- Physical environmental correlates of childhood obesity: a systematic review.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2009Pooled it
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- Rationale, design, and baseline data of a cross-national randomized trial on the effect of built shade in public parks for sun protection.Contemporary clinical trials · 2017Trial
- Objective and perceived proximity to parks in relation to physical activity within parks.Journal of exercise science and fitness · 2026Article
- An evaluation of the amount, type and use of shade at public playgrounds in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2022Article
- A Study of Perceived Nature, Shade and Trees and Self-Reported Physical Activity in Denver.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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- Examining the Relationship between Park Neighborhoods, Features, Cleanliness, and Condition with Observed Weekday Park Usage and Physical Activity: A Case Study.Journal of environmental and public health · 2017Article
- The ACT-i-Pass study protocol: How does free access to recreation opportunities impact children's physical activity levels?BMC public health · 2015Article
- Disparities in built and natural features of urban parks: comparisons by neighborhood level race/ethnicity and income.Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine · 2014Article
- Does playground improvement increase physical activity among children? A quasi-experimental study of a natural experiment.Journal of environmental and public health · 2013Article
- Features and amenities of school playgrounds: a direct observation study of utilization and physical activity levels outside of school time.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2011Article
- Childhood obesity and parks and playgrounds: A review of issues of equality, gender and social support.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2011Article
- The influence of parents and the home environment on preschoolers' physical activity behaviours: a qualitative investigation of childcare providers' perspectives.BMC public health · 2011Article
- The geography of diabetes in London, Canada: the need for local level policy for prevention and management.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2010Article
- Is there an association between spatial access to parks/green space and childhood overweight/obesity in Calgary, Canada?The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2009Article
- Correspondence of perceived vs. objective proximity to parks and their relationship to park-based physical activity.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2009Article
- The influence of the physical environment and sociodemographic characteristics on children's mode of travel to and from school.American journal of public health · 2009Article
- Places to play: association of park space and facilities with healthy weight status among children.Journal of community health · 2008Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity is a modifiable behaviour that can help curtail the increasing worldwide problem of childhood obesity. Appropriate recreational opportunities, including neighbourhood parks, are particularly important for promoting physical activity among children. Because children's use of parks is mainly under the influence of their parents, understanding parents' preferences is essential for creating the most inviting and usable park space to facilitate children's physical activity.
methodsEighty-two intercept interviews were conducted with a heterogeneous sample of parents/guardians watching their children at neighbourhood parks in London, Ontario. Parents/guardians were asked questions about how often they frequent the park, whether it is the closest to their residence, and their likes/dislikes for the park. Strategies to ensure trustworthiness of the data were employed.
resultsInterviewees attended their park of choice between 1-7 times per week with the average being 2.5 times per week. Only 49% of respondents frequented the park closest to their starting destination (home or daycare facility), and the majority travelled more than 4 km to get to the park. For those who chose to travel a significant distance to attend their park of choice, park location was not as important as the amenities they desired. Parents' main reasons for choosing parks were: water attractions, shade, swings, and cleanliness.
conclusionsThe current study provides useful insights on park use with potentially important implications for increasing physical activity among children. Incorporating parents' preferences into strategies for creating or modifying city parks will help to ensure that limited public resources are being targeted most effectively in support of children's physical activity.
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