Citation

Dahmann N, Wolch J, Joassart-Marcelli P, Reynolds K, Jerrett M. Health Place 2010; 16(3): 431-445.

Affiliation

University of Southern California, Department of Geography, 3620 South Vermont Avenue, Kaprielian Hall, Room 464, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.healthplace.2009.11.005

PMID

20056472

Abstract

Recreation is critical to active living yet few studies have focused on disparities in the provision of recreational programs. We investigate the spatial distribution of public recreational programs in southern California. Findings indicate that more than half of all recreation programs take place away from a formal park site. Multivariate modeling results suggest that cities characterized by low household incomes, low fiscal capacity, minority populations, and multi-family housing are disadvantaged with respect to recreation provisions. Such disparities may increase health risks among populations in such communities. Urban planners and public health advocates should enhance recreation programs in lower-income non-white communities.

Language: en