Association of Park Size, Distance, and Features With Physical Activity in Neighborhood Parks

We studied whether park size, number of features in the park, and distance to a park from participants' homes were related to a park being used for physical activity.

We collected observational data on 28 specific features from 33 parks. Adult residents in surrounding areas (n=380) completed 7-day physical activity logs that included the location of their activities. We used logistic regression to examine the relative importance of park size, features, and distance to participants' homes in predicting whether a park was used for physical activity, with control for perceived neighborhood safety and aesthetics.