Table 3. Characteristics of Parks (N = 31) Included in the Delta Neighborhood Physical Activity Study, 2016–2017.
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Park Characteristics | |
| Easy to find | 25 (80.6) |
| Accessible | 29 (93.5) |
| Points of entry | |
| 1 | 3 (9.7) |
| 2–5 | 10 (32.3) |
| ≥6 or open boundary | 18 (58.1) |
| Parking type | |
| Lot | 18 (58.1) |
| On street | 14 (45.2) |
| None | 1 (3.2) |
| Bordering sidewalksa | 8 (25.8) |
| Bordering traffic signsb | 25 (80.6) |
| Main land use | |
| Residential | 22 (71.0) |
| Institutional (school) | 1 (3.2) |
| Commercial | 4 (12.9) |
| Natural | 4 (12.9) |
| Neighborhood concernsc | |
| No or low street lighting | 8 (25.8) |
| Graffiti | 4 (12.9) |
| Poorly maintained property | 4 (12.9) |
| Excessive litter | 3 (9.7) |
| Heavy traffic | 3 (9.7) |
| Vacant/abandoned buildings | 2 (6.5) |
| Unfavorable buildings | 2 (6.5) |
| None | 14 (45.2) |
| Park concernsd | |
| Graffiti | 8 (25.8) |
| Excessive litter | 4 (12.9) |
| Poor maintenance | 2 (6.5) |
| None | 19 (61.3) |
| Aesthetic features | |
| Scattered trees | 29 (93.5) |
| Dense trees | 10 (32.3) |
| Landscaping | 8 (25.8) |
| Water | 6 (19.4) |
| Historical/educational | 4 (12.9) |
| Activity Area Characteristics | |
| Total number | |
| 1 | 27 (87.1) |
| 2 | 1 (3.2) |
| 3 | 2 (6.5) |
| ≥4 | 1 (3.2) |
| Open or green space | 27 (87.1) |
| Playgrounde | 24 (77.4) |
| Good condition | 22 (88.0) |
| Colorful equipment | 22 (88.0) |
| Shade cover ≥25% | 11 (44.0) |
| Bench | 18 (72.0) |
| Separation from road | 11 (44.0) |
| Basketball court | 16 (51.6) |
| Good condition | 13 (81.3) |
| Baseball fieldf | 12 (38.7) |
| Good condition | 14 (100.0) |
| Trailg | 8 (25.8) |
| Good condition | 9 (100.0) |
| Connected to activity areas | 8 (88.9) |
| Bench for sitting | 4 (44.4) |
| Sport fieldh | 4 (12.9) |
| Good condition | 5 (100.0) |
| Tennis court | 4 (12.9) |
| Good condition | 4 (100.0) |
| Swimming pool | 3 (9.7) |
| Good condition | 2 (66.7) |
| Volleyball court | 3 (9.7) |
| Good condition | 2 (66.7) |
| Fitness equipment or station | 2 (6.5) |
| Good condition | 2 (100.0) |
| Feature Characteristics | |
| Lights | 27 (87.1) |
| Trash can | 26 (83.9) |
| Overflowing | 0 (0.0) |
| Restroomi | 14 (45.2) |
| Good condition | 12 (85.7) |
| Bench for sitting | 21 (67.7) |
| Good condition | 19 (90.5) |
| Drinking fountain | 6 (19.4) |
| Good condition | 2 (33.3) |
| Picnic table | 14 (45.2) |
| Good condition | 14 (100.0) |
| Picnic shelter | 13 (41.9) |
| Grill/fire pit | 11 (35.5) |
| Animal rules posted | 11 (35.5) |
| Interior road | 4 (12.9) |
| Recycling container | 1 (3.2) |
| Vending machine | 1 (3.2) |
All sidewalks were useable, but only 5 of the 8 parks had curb cuts or ramps.
24 parks had stop signs, 1 park had a stop light, and no parks had crosswalks.
None of the surrounding neighborhoods had vandalism, excessive noise, lack of eyes on the street, or threatening persons or behavior.
None of the parks had vandalism, excessive noise or animal waste, threatening persons or behavior, or dangerous spots.
24 parks had playgrounds, but 1 park had 2 playground areas so denominator is 25 for playground features.
12 parks had baseball fields, but 2 parks had 2 baseball fields so denominator is 14 for field condition.
8 parks had trails, but 1 park had 2 trails so denominator is 9 for trail features.
Football or soccer fields; 4 parks had sports fields, but 1 park had 2 sport fields so denominator is 5 for field condition.
Included portable toilets.