Citation

Timperio A, Ball K, Salmon J, Roberts R, Crawford D. Health Place 2007; 13(2): 335-340.

Affiliation

Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Vic. 3125, Australia. anna.timperio@deakin.edu.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.healthplace.2006.02.003

PMID

16581285

Abstract

This study examined whether availability of public open spaces that can be used for recreation varies according to neighbourhood socio-economic disadvantage. Density and area of public open spaces were examined using a geographic information system and postal boundaries were used to define neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood socio-economic status (SES) was stratified into quintiles. Once neighbourhood population and geographic area were considered there were no differences in the number or total area of free-access, restricted access or sporting/recreation open spaces across quintiles of neighbourhood SES. Future research should examine whether the quality of public open spaces differ by neighbourhood SES.

Language: en