Table 1 Summary of park facilities/amenities
From: How active are people in metropolitan parks? An observational study of park visitation in Australia
Park facilities/amenities | Park located in low SES area | Park located in high SES area |
|---|---|---|
Outdoor sports courts (i.e. tennis, basketball) | No | No |
Sports ovals | No | No |
Number of playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
Shade over playgrounds | No | No |
Separate playground areas for different age groups | No | No |
Toilets | Yes | Yes |
Kiosk | Yes | Yes |
Drinking fountains | Yes | No |
Shelters, Picnic tables, benches, bbq’s | Yes | Yes |
Bike racks | Yes | No |
Rubbish bins | No | No |
Litter present | Very little | Some |
Risky litter visible | No | Very little |
Graffiti visible | No | No |
Water feature (i.e. River, creek) | No | Yes |
Trees | Yes | Yes |
Signs saying dogs must be on leash | Yes | Yes |
Dog litter bags provided | No | No |
Paths or cycleways within the park | Yes | Yes |
Designated cycle path/trail link to park | Yes | Yes |
Car parking facilities within the park | Yes | Yes |
Access to public transport within one block of park | Yes | Yes |
Pedestrian crossing on bordering streets to assist access to the park | No | No |