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
Authors
- Nicole Biggs
- Jenny Veitch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8962-0887)
- Elise Rivera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0366-2387)
- B D Deforche
- Anna Timperio
Institutions
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE)
- Deakin University (AU)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute (AU)
- Central Queensland University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cities
- Published
- 2026-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2026.107249
- Primary Topic
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Heart Foundation of Australia