Table 2.
Number and percent of reported physical activity (PA), local park types near home, and knowledge of community violence among the 352 study participants.
| Physical Activity, Parks, and Community Violence | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Any-PA | 249 | 71 |
| Indoor-PA | 98 | 28 |
| Outdoor-PA | 139 | 39 |
| Park-based PA | 61 | 17 |
| Facilities in parks nearest home | ||
| Playground/Tot lot | 256 | 73 |
| Sitting area | 49 | 14 |
| Sports field/court or walking path | 3 | 1 |
| All facility types | 44 | 13 |
| Knowledge of community violence | ||
| Gang fight | 41 | 12 |
| Fight with weapon | 88 | 25 |
| Robbery or mugging | 93 | 26 |
| Rape or sexual assault | 20 | 6 |
| Violent argument | 116 | 33 |
| Personal experience with violence | 94 | 27 |
| ≥1 Reported violent event (community or personal) | 215 | 61 |