Table 1.
Summary of park facilities/amenities
| 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 |