Successful #Implementation and Sustainability of a #Physical Activity #Health Promotion Approach Utilising Community Peer‐Led Training #impact

How can we design truly multigenerational parks safe for older adults? Our 4 case studies reveal key factors influencing park accessibility, safety, and usage. #AgeFriendlySpaces #ParkDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #InclusiveDesign #OpenSpacePlanning.

The combination of age-appropriate outdoor equipment and tailored activation programs can significantly boost #park visitation and #physicalactivity participation among older adults. #recreation #urbandesign #landscape

Adding age-appropriate #outdoor #equipment and supportive programs for #olderadults in recreational parks can increase their visits and engagement in physical activity, showcasing the benefits of inclusive #park designs with safe #exercise spaces for all.

Usage of adults #outdoor exercise/fitness equipment in local parks. Mainly used by #children, follows by adults. Most visitors in these spaces were engaged in some form of #physical activity. See breakdown in image. Source:

Most children are physically active in parks, engaging in play, which emphasizes the importance of access to and use of local parks for supporting children's health. Source:#children #play #parks #urban #physicalactivity

Children are the largest group visiting local parks and are likely to use all areas, including fitness/exercise equipment intended for adults and older adults. See data in image. Source #children #play #exercise #parks

Older people, dogs and local parks - are a great combination 🐕🐶to keep #physically and #socially active. Source #physicalactivity #design #parks #recreation #urban #health #aging

Local parks are a great place for older people to connect, socialise and engage in #physicalactivity. #parks #ageing #health #socialisation #leisure #recreation Source:

We surveyed #older people accessing recreational parks AFTER park upgrade with the installation of age-friendly equipment and programming. #parks #recreation #design #health Source:

Congratulation to Clarence City Council for its new Seniors Exercise Park, the first in Tasmania! .The $295,000 project hopes to inspire physical independence for Tasmanian seniors

What do older people tell us about designated active spaces?.Source: Levinger et al, (2024). Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. .#children #olderpeople #physicalactivity #parks #design #health #landscape #health

Stay active and move to stay healthy.

Summary how older people use active spaces in #recreational #parks - with the context of intergenerational activities. Source: #children #design #agefriendly #landscaping

Active spaces in #recreational #parks with #multigenerational outdoor exercise equipment can be a great way to encourage #intergenerational activities, incidental movement and #physicalactivity

An evidence-based summary to highlight key park features and attributes that enhance access, encourage visits, and promote physical activity among older people. * not an exhaustive list*.#activeageing #parks #design #olderpeople #landscape

The health benefits of parks, outdoors and nature #health #physicalactivity #design #ageing #olderadults #Agefriendly

Do you want to design an inclusive age-friendly recreational space? CONTAC US #agefriendly #ageing #physicalactivity #designs #landscape

The built environment and recreational park design can impact on engagement in physical activity. Create active spaces for all age groups not just children, read here more

Thank you: @StateTrustees @BaysideCouncil @KnoxCC @FrankstonCity @cityofballarat @BanyuleCouncil @Boroondara @Lark_Industries @plavictas #age-friendly #ageing.