Preferred park features for maximising park visitation, physical activity and social interaction among adults: A conjoint analysis

• A sense of safety from strangers was most important for all park use behaviours • Good maintenance was the 2nd most preferred for park visitation and socialising • Walking paths and toilets were 2nd and 3rd most important for physical activity • A peaceful, relaxed setting was the 3rd most important feature for park visitation • Barbecue/picnic areas were 3rd most important for social interaction in parks

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Cities
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2026-05-29
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2026.107249
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Urban Green Space and Health
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Preferred park features for maximising park visitation, physical activity and social interaction among adults: A conjoint analysis

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Preferred park features for maximising park visitation, physical activity and social interaction among adults: A conjoint analysis

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Abstract

• A sense of safety from strangers was most important for all park use behaviours • Good maintenance was the 2nd most preferred for park visitation and socialising • Walking paths and toilets were 2nd and 3rd most important for physical activity • A peaceful, relaxed setting was the 3rd most important feature for park visitation • Barbecue/picnic areas were 3rd most important for social interaction in parks

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE), Deakin University (AU), Ghent University (BE), Murdoch Children's Research Institute (AU), Central Queensland University (AU)
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