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  • Public Health
  • Urban Planning
  • Environmental Psychology

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  • Playgrounds offer vital opportunities for outdoor physical activity and community engagement.
  • Understanding factors influencing playground utilization is crucial for promoting public health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between residential distance to playgrounds and their weekly visit frequency, length of stay, and transportation modes.
  • To identify key determinants of playground accessibility and use among adults.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 1350 adults across 60 playgrounds in the USA during Summer 2021.
  • Data collected included residential proximity, visit frequency, stay duration, and mode of transport.
  • Statistical analyses controlled for socio-demographic factors to assess the impact of distance and transport.

Main Results:

  • Adults living within half a mile of a playground were over 5 times more likely to visit weekly compared to those living further away.
  • Respondents living within a quarter mile predominantly walked or biked to the playground.
  • Walking or biking to playgrounds was associated with a 6-fold increase in weekly visit frequency compared to motorized transport.

Conclusions:

  • Residential proximity is a critical factor influencing playground visitation rates.
  • Promoting active transportation (walking/biking) to playgrounds enhances usage frequency.
  • City planners should prioritize locating playgrounds within half a mile of residences to maximize community engagement and physical activity.