Park use patterns and park satisfaction before and after citywide park renovations in low-income New York City neighborhoods.

ABSTRACT: Urban parks may promote health through physical activity, stress management, and social connectedness. However, poor-quality parks in disrepair are underutilized, limiting these benefits. This study evaluated the impact of a citywide park renovation program known as the Community Parks Initiative (CPI) on changes in park use patterns and park satisfaction among residents living in low-income New York City neighborhoods. Repeated cross-sectional surveys were administered to residents living near 31 parks undergoing CPI renovations (545 pre-renovation and 201 post-renovation respondents) and near 21 parks in socio-demographically matched control neighborhoods (345 pre-renovation and 129 post-renovation respondents). Surveys measured self-reported past-month park visits, typical park visit du

SUBMITTER: Thompson RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12217957 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature