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To review and critically evaluate empirical evidence investigating the relationship between park and recreation settings within the built environment and physical activity levels.

June 25, 2007Leisure Sciences

Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: A Review of Evidence about Parks and Recreation

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AKAndrew T. KaczynskiUniversity of South Carolina KHKarla A. HendersonNorth Carolina State University

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Literature review reveals proximity to parks consistently increases physical activity across communities, highlighting the importance of accessible recreation in urban design.

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To review and critically evaluate empirical evidence investigating the relationship between park and recreation settings within the built environment and physical activity levels.
Searched four major academic databases to identify studies exploring relationships between park or recreation characteristics and physical activity metrics.
Identified and systematically synthesized evidence from 50 empirical studies meeting inclusion criteria.
Residential proximity to parks and recreation facilities was generally associated with increased physical activity levels.
Different classifications of park and recreation settings showed mixed associations with physical activity outcomes.
Substantial methodological shortcomings were identified across the literature, revealing a need for standardized measurements in active living research.

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Kaczynski et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d6e07775cae9790bed8d9e https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400701394865

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Literature review reveals proximity to parks consistently increases physical activity across communities, highlighting the importance of accessible recreation in urban design.

Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: A Review of Evidence about Parks and Recreation

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Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity: A Review of Evidence about Parks and Recreation

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