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Table 2 Park proximity and facilities descriptive statistics

From: Are park proximity and park features related to park use and park-based physical activity among adults? Variations by multiple socio-demographic characteristics

Park variable

%

Closest Park

 

 Less than ½ mile

44.3%

 ½ to 1 mile

40.6%

 More than 1 mile

15.0%

Number of Parks within 1 mile

 

 0 parks

15.0%

 1 park

28.4%

 2 parks

21.6%

 3 parks

34.7%

Park Space

 

 0 acres

15.0%

 0.1-19.9 acres

32.0%

 20-49.9 acres

28.2%

 50 or more acres

24.5%

Park Facilities

 

 Playground

73.2%

 Sports Field

22.7%

 Baseball Field

55.0%

 Swimming Pool

13.0%

 Splash Pad

15.8%

 Basketball Court

37.4%

 Tennis Court

33.3%

 Volleyball Court

4.2%

 Trail

62.7%

 Fitness Station

5.6%

 Skate Park

7.6%

 Dog Park

2.7%

 Green Space

84.5%

 Lake

21.5%

  1. Percentages for park facilities indicate the proportion of the sample with each facility within a park within 1 mile from home.