Table 2. Characteristics of the Parks with the Included Play Areas from Assessment using the Community Health Inclusion Index (CHII) Tool from April to November 2023.
| ID | Park Name (Inaugural Year) | Size (acres) | Physical Activity-Related Amenities | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasgow Regional Park (NR – 2016 for the H!gh 5 Sensory Playground) | 250 | Basketball Courts, H!gh 5 Sensory Playground†, Playground, Tennis Courts, Trails/Paths | 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702 |
| 2 | Kells Park (NR) | 5.2 | Baseball / Softball Field, Basketball Courts, Playground, Soccer Field, Tennis Practice Wall, Trails/Paths | 201 Kells Ave., Newark, DE 19711 |
| 3 | Hillside Park (2021) | 7 | Natural Play Area, Playground, Trails/Paths | 103 Hillside Rd., Newark, DE 19711 |
| 4 | Paper Mill Park (NR) | NR | Basketball Courts, Soccer Field, Playground, Tennis Courts, Trails/Paths | 1050 Paper Mill Rd., Newark, DE 19711 |
| 5 | Preston’s Playground (2018) | 0.07 | ‘All-Inclusive’ Playground | 250 Old Paper Mill Rd., Newark, DE 19711 |
| 6 | New Castle Battery Park (NR – 2023 for Playground) | NR | Playground, Trails/Paths | 1 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720 |
| 7 | Brandywine Springs Park (NR) | 62.35 | Baseball / Softball Field, Basketball Court, Playground, Trails/Paths, Volleyball | 3302 Faulkland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803 |
| 8 | Banning Regional Park (NR) | NR | Baseball / Softball Field, Fitness Circuit, Playground, Soccer Field, Tennis Court, Track, Trails/Paths, Volleyball | 102 Middleboro Rd. Wilmington, DE 19804 |
| 9 | Canby Park (1916) | 43.5 | Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Football Field, Playground, Tennis Courts, Trails/Paths | 901 S. Clayton St., Wilmington, DE 19805 |
| 10 | Cool Springs Park (1862) | 14.7 | Playground, Trails/Paths | 1001 N Van Buren St., Wilmington, DE 19806 |
Note. NR = not reported on park website or cannot be determined † Delaware’s first playground designed for children with autism spectrum disorder.