Table 1.

Survey questions measuring barriers, and the corresponding themed groups.

Themed Groups of Perceptions	Corresponding Survey Questions
Neighbourhood Barriers	Parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood are too far from my house/takes too much time to get there
	There is not enough room at parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood for the activities I like
	There is too much garbage/graffiti at parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood
	There are [not] enough sidewalks on the street in my neighbourhood
	There are [no] bicycle lanes or trails in or near my neighbourhood that are easy to get to
	There are [not] a lot of trees along the streets in my neighbourhood
Social Barriers	There are no other kids to play with at parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood
	I get bullied or teased when I go to parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood
	I have nobody to go with to parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood
	I [do not] know a lot of people in my neighbourhood
	There are too many people/it feels too crowded at parks/playgrounds in my neighbourhood
Safety Barriers	There is so much traffic on streets near my home that it’s difficult/unpleasant to bike or play on the street
	Most drivers go too fast while driving in our neighbourhood
	I am worried about being or walking by myself in my neighbourhood and local streets because I am worried about being taken or hurt by a stranger
	There is a lot of crime in my neighbourhood (for example, strangers, gangs, drugs)