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Academic Sources

Patterson, I., & Pegg, S. (2009). Marketing the leisure experience to baby boomers and older tourists. Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management,18(2-3), 254-272. 

Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Smith, W. R., Baran, P. K., Moore, R. C., Cosco, N. G., … & Fang, K. (2011). Park-based physical activity among children and adolescents. American journal of preventive medicine, 41(3), 258-265. 

Mowen, A., Orsega-Smith, E., Payne, L., Ainsworth, B., & Godbey, G. (2007). The role of park proximity and social support in shaping park visitation, physical activity, and perceived health among older adults. Journal of physical activity & health, 4(2), 167. 

Payne, L., Orsega-Smith, E., Roy, M., & Godbey, G. (2005). Local park use and personal health among older adults: an exploratory study. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 23(2), 1-20.    

Kaczynski, A. T., Potwarka, L. R., & Saelens, B. E. (2008). Association of park size, distance, and features with physical activity in neighborhood parks. American journal of public health, 98(8), 1451.   

Roemmich, J. N., Epstein, L. H., Raja, S., Yin, L., Robinson, J., & Winiewicz, D. (2006). Association of access to parks and recreational facilities with the physical activity of young children. Preventive medicine, 43(6), 437-441. 

Potwarka, L. R., Kaczynski, A. T., & Flack, A. L. (2008). Places to play: association of park space and facilities with healthy weight status among children. Journal of community health, 33(5), 344-350. 

Garcia, R., Flores, E. S., & Chang, S. M. L. (2003). Healthy children, healthy communities: Schools, parks, recreation, and sustainable regional planning. Fordham Urb. LJ, 31, 1267.  


Popular Sources

Parks creates Program for Active Seniors

Senior Citizens Park

 

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