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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Psychology

Background:

  • Playgrounds offer crucial opportunities for outdoor physical activity.
  • Understanding factors influencing playground usage is vital for community well-being.

Approach:

  • A survey of 1350 adults across 60 U.S. playgrounds in Summer 2021.
  • Investigated the association between residential distance, visit frequency, stay duration, and transport mode.
  • Statistical analysis controlled for socio-demographic variables.

Key Points:

  • Adults living within half a mile of a playground visited 5.1 times more frequently weekly.
  • Residents within a quarter mile were 75.6% likely to walk or bike.
  • Walking or biking to playgrounds increased weekly visits 6.1 times compared to motorized transport.

Conclusions:

  • Residential proximity is the most critical factor for playground utilization.
  • City planners should prioritize locating playgrounds within half a mile of all residences.
  • Promoting walking and biking to playgrounds enhances physical activity and park engagement.