Influence of Public Parks on Physical Activity Levels of Diverse Communities

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Conditions studied: Physical Activity

In brief

Engaging in physical activity is an important health behavior for maintaining good health and preventing disease. Public parks offer community members readily accessible areas for recreation and exercise. Modifying park programs and facilities to meet the specific needs of community members may encourage people to engage in more physical activity. Furthermore, using feedback from the community might be the best way to determine how park funds should be allocated for modifications. This study will compare two approaches to park programming and will determine which approach is best at increasing physical activity within the community.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00693901

Run by

RAND

People needed

50

Starts

2007-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-12-17

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Neighborhood park with an advisory board
• Park director who is willing to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Park that is NOT a neighborhood park

Where it is running

• RAND — Santa Monica, California, United States

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