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This research aims to understand how urban parks contribute to public health and well-being.

November 21, 2025Nature CitiesOpen Access

Understanding the potential of urban parks to promote well-being

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This research aims to understand how urban parks contribute to public health and well-being.
Defined six health-related activities linked to park features
Scored 23,477 parks from 35 cities based on activity support
Utilized data from OpenStreetMap for analysis
Parks in North America emphasize physical activity
European parks offer more opportunities for nature appreciation
Central parks better support health-promoting activities than suburban parks
Significant differences in park quality exist between cities, with Tokyo and Paris providing more equality

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Analysis reveals urban parks enhance well-being through physical, mindfulness, and social activities, indicating varied access across cities.

Dietz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals urban parks enhance well-being through physical, mindfulness, and social activities, indicating varied access across cities.