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Thomas L. McKenzie

Playground Features and Physical Activity in U.S. Neighborhood Parks

2020
Promoting Physical Activity in High-Poverty Neighborhood Parks: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

2017
The First National Study of Neighborhood Parks: Implications for Physical Activity

2016
The Paradox of Parks in Low-Income Areas: Park Use and Perceived Threats

2016
Park Characteristics, Use, and Physical Activity: A Review of Studies Using SOPARC (System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities)

2016
The Prevalence and Use of Walking Loops in Neighborhood Parks: A National Study

2016
Using Systematic Observations to Understand Conditions That Promote Interracial Experiences in Neighbourhood Parks

2016
Influence of the Built Environment on Pedestrian Route Choices of Adolescent Girls

2015
Physical Activity Surveillance in Parks Using Direct Observation

2014
The Potential for Pocket Parks to Increase Physical Activity

2014
Physical Activity in Parks: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Community Engagement

2013
Quantifying the Contribution of Neighborhood Parks to Physical Activity

2013
Use of Neighbourhood Parks: Does Socio-Economic Status Matter? A Four-City Study

2013
Neighborhood Poverty, Park Use, and Park-Based Physical Activity in a Southern California City

2012
How Much Observation Is Enough? Refining the Administration of SOPARC

2011
Preventing Obesity and Its Consequences: Highlights of RAND Health Research

2011
Parks and Physical Activity: Why Are Some Parks Used More Than Others?

2010
Effects of Park Improvements on Park Use and Physical Activity: Policy and Programming Implications

2009
New Recreational Facilities for the Young and the Old in Los Angeles: Policy and Programming Implications

2009
Impact of a New Bicycle Path on Physical Activity

2008
School Design and Physical Activity Among Middle School Girls

2008
Commercial Venues as Supports for Physical Activity in Adolescent Girls

2007
Contribution of Public Parks to Physical Activity

2007
How Neighborhoods Can Reduce the Risk of Obesity

2007
Park Use and Physical Activity in a Sample of Public Parks in the City of Los Angeles

2006
Proximity to School and Physical Activity Among Middle School Girls: The Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls Study

2006
Public Parks and Physical Activity Among Adolescent Girls

2006
System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC): Reliability and Feasibility Measures

2006