The Health Benefits of Parks

Published: November 30th, 2006

Intended for park advocates and professionals, The Health Benefits of Parks: How Parks Help Keep Americans and Their Communities Fit and Healthy makes a powerful case for the ways that parks support and promote healthy lifestyles, particularly in cities. The booklet demonstrates that parks are a wise community investment. Topics include:

• Parks, greenways, and trails enable and encourage people to exercise.
• Exposure to nature improves psychological and social health.
• Play is critical for child development.
• Parks help build healthy, stable communities.

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Health Benefits of Parks White Paper

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