Table 1 Variables assessed in the intercept survey

Age

Years

Sex

Male/Female

Suburb of residence

Open ended

Time living at current address

Years

Do you own a dog?

Yes/No

Do you have a child <2 years?

Yes/No

Do you have a child 2–15 years?

Yes/No

Park use

What is your main reason for visiting the park today?

1) walk, 2) walk the dog, 3) jog, 4) ride a bike, 5) ball games, 6) exercise, 7) supervise children, 8) take children to playground, 9) relax, 10) picnic, 11) socialise, 12) attend major event/celebration, 13) visit café, 14) view nature, 15) other

Why did you visit this park instead of other parks?

Open ended

How long do you plan to stay in the park today?

1) <30 mins, 2) 30 mins-1 hr, 3) 1 < 2 hrs, 4) 2 < 3 hrs, 5) 3 < 4 hrs, 6) 4+ hrs

Who came with you to the park today?

1) alone, 2) partner, 3) child(ren), 4) grandchildren, 5) friends, 6) organised group, 7) dog, 8) other

How did you get to this park today?

1) walked, 2) cycled, 3) public transport, 4) car, 5) jogged, 6) other

Did you come to the park from your home?

Yes/No

How long did it take for you to get to this park today?

Minutes

In the past 3 months, on average, how often have you visited this park?

1) daily, 2) 2–3 times per week, 3) once per week, 4) 2–3 times per month, 5) once per month, 6) < once per month, 7) first time to this park

In the past 3 months, which describes your usual activity levels during your visits to this park?

1) mostly sitting, 2) mostly light activities, 3) mostly moderate activities, 4) mostly vigorous activities

What could be done to encourage you to visit this park more often?

Open ended

Satisfaction with the park

I am satisfied with:

The quality of the park

1) strongly disagree, 2) disagree, 3) neither agree or disagree, 4) agree, 5) strongly agree 6) don’t know

The facilities available

As above

The playground

As above

The walking/cycling tracks

As above

The maintenance of the grounds and facilities

As above

The dog walking facilities

As above

Health-related measures

In general, would you say your health is

1) excellent, 2) very good, 3) good, 4) fair, 5) poor

Child variables*

Age

Years

Sex

Male/Female

Are they with you in the park today?

Yes/No

Have they ever visited this park?

Yes/No

In the past 3 months, on average, how often have they visited this park?

1) daily, 2) 2–3 times per week, 3) once per week, 4) 2–3 times per month, 5) once per month, 6) < once per month, 7) first time to this park

What do they usually do when at this park?

Open ended

Who do they usually come with to this park?

1) alone, 2) adult, 3) friends, 4) organised group, 5) dog, 6) other