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By Sugiyama, T., Francis, J., Middleton, N. J., Owen, N., & Giles-Corti, B.
Full Citation
Sugiyama, T., Francis, J., Middleton, N. J., Owen, N., & Giles-Corti, B. (2010). Associations between recreational walking and attractiveness, size, and proximity of neighborhood open spaces. American Journal of Public Health, 100(9), 1752-1757.
Key Findings
This study examines the associations between recreational walking and the attractiveness, size, and proximity of neighborhood open spaces. Results indicate that attractive and proximate parks are positively associated with recreational walking, while park size shows a weaker association. The findings suggest that enhancing the aesthetic appeal and accessibility of parks may be more effective in promoting walking than focusing solely on park size.