2015
DOI: 10.1177/0265813515599515
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Park design and children's active play: a microscale spatial analysis of intensity of play in Olmsted's Delaware Park

Abstract: This paper offers a microscale exploration of the role of park design on the intensity of physical activity among youth. The actual, unstructured use of a park-specifically, Delaware Park, an Olmsted-designed park in Buffalo, New York-by ninety-four children was observed and analyzed objectively using geographic information systems, global positioning systems, and accelerometers. Data were analyzed at the scale of 25 ft × 25 ft cells overlaid as a grid on the entire park. Results from the regression analysis s… Show more

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“…Thus, the data reflect that large swings, 360-degree traditional swings, mazes, rocking chairs, sandboxes, adventure equipment (for example, climbing equipment) and games in nature should be incorporated [ 62 , 69 ], and fitness areas should be created [ 64 ]. Garden areas with spaces for community events [ 74 ] should be added, and shaded areas and different play spaces [ 80 ] should be created to facilitate unstructured play [ 81 ]. In addition, according to Roemmich and Johnson [ 56 ], ice rinks, hills for tobogganing, cross-country skiing and covered areas for physical activity should be provided and lighting improved to encourage active use of parks in colder areas during the winter.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, the data reflect that large swings, 360-degree traditional swings, mazes, rocking chairs, sandboxes, adventure equipment (for example, climbing equipment) and games in nature should be incorporated [ 62 , 69 ], and fitness areas should be created [ 64 ]. Garden areas with spaces for community events [ 74 ] should be added, and shaded areas and different play spaces [ 80 ] should be created to facilitate unstructured play [ 81 ]. In addition, according to Roemmich and Johnson [ 56 ], ice rinks, hills for tobogganing, cross-country skiing and covered areas for physical activity should be provided and lighting improved to encourage active use of parks in colder areas during the winter.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Social and urban studies generally include basic socio-demographic variables, such as gender, age, race, income, job, and education, as control variables [ 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 ]. However, among these, variables other than gender and education (i.e., age, race, income, and job) did not need to be included in the control variables, because all participants were Korean university students in their 20s, and therefore such control variables were not relevant.…”
Section: Experiments Design and Analytical Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These studies have demonstrated that, in addition to demographic factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status [ 13 , 14 , 15 ], the geographical setting in which a person lives can influence the manner in which the built environment promotes physical activity and health behaviors [ 11 ]. This choice is likely dependent on the park’s condition, amenities, design characteristics, and proximate access to a park [ 9 , 10 , 16 ]. Thus, using a singular approach to promote physical activity in both urban and rural settings is likely to be ineffective, and may offer little benefit to many residents’ health.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%