Table 2. Features and Amenities Assessed by 5 Park Audit Tools to Assess the Physical Environment of Parks for Physical Activity, 2016.
| Park Amenity | CPAT (12) | BRAT-DO (11) | EAPRS (13) | PARA (14) | POST (17) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
No. of Items Assessing Each Area | |||||
| Activity areas | |||||
| Children play areas | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Courts | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Fields and open green spacesa | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Golf courses | NA | 1 | 3 | NA | NA |
| Running and walking trails and paths | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Water activity areasb | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Other types of activity features | 4 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Sitting and restingc | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Landscaping | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Facilitiesd | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Eating and drinking | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Park access and neighborhood characteristics | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Signage | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Safety-related featurese | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Incivilitiesf | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Dogs | 2 | NA | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Abbreviations: BRAT-DO, Bedimo-Rung Assessment Tool–Direct Observation; CPAT, Community Park Audit Tool; EAPRS, Environmental Assessment of Public Recreation Spaces tool; NA, not applicable; PARA, Physical Activity Resource Assessment; POST, Quality of Public Open Space Audit Tool.
Open grassy areas, soccer fields, baseball or softball fields, football fields, and cricket fields.
Swimming and wading pools, splash pad, beach or river, ponds and lakes, streams and creeks.
Benches, tables, seat walls, and bleachers.
Equipment for rent, restrooms or toilets, showers, changing rooms, event venues or stages, and meeting rooms.
Presence of telephones and emergency call boxes, park staff on site, lighting, and threatening persons or behavior.
Offensive behavior (eg, litter, graffiti, loud noise).