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Table 1 Physical activity and non-physical activity scoring outcomes

From: Socioeconomic and race/ethnic disparities in observed park quality

Subscale

Total Points Possible

Description of items that are summed to create each subscale [points possible]

Trail Quality

4

Presence of paved [1], Quality of paved [1], Presence of unpaved [1], Quality of unpaved[1]

Open Space Quality

2

Presence of open space[1], Quality of open space[1]

Sports Facilities Quality

6

Presence of fields [1], Presence of courts [1], Presence of skate park [1], Quality of fields [1], Quality of courts [1], Quality of skate park [1]

PA Facilities Total Count

8

Sum of presence of: trail (paved and unpaved) [1], open space [1], sports facilities [3], pool [1], beach [1], and sidewalk [1]

PA Facilities Total Quality

16

Sum quality (plus presence) of trail (paved and unpaved) [2], open space [2], sports facilities [6], pool [2], beach [2], and sidewalk [2]

Aesthetics Total (Overall)

10

Quality (includes neighborhood condition) [1]

Presence of: Meadows [1], woods [1], ponds [1], streams [1], fountains [1], views [1], historical markers [1], landscaping [1], art [1]

Amenities Total (Overall)

35

Neighborhood visibility [1]

Presence of 17 items: Grills [1], picnic areas [1], restrooms [1], shelters [1], stages [1], parking lots [1], maps [1], seating [1], drinking fountains [1], vending [1], trash cans [1], entrances [1], bike racks [1], signs [1], event postings [1], telephones [1], wildlife areas [1]

Quality of 17 items (if present): Grills [1], picnic areas [1], restrooms [1], shelters [1], stages [1], parking lots [1], maps [1], seating [1], drinking fountains [1], vending [1], trash cans [1], entrances [1], bike racks [1], signs [1], event postings [1], telephones [1], wildlife areas [1]