Article
Small-Scale Urban Nature Parks: Why Should We Care?
Leisure Sciences
(2010)
Abstract
Small-scale urban natural parks have the potential to contribute to the health and well-being of urban communities. Although recreation researchers have seldom focused on such areas, recreation research theory can be successfully applied to urban natural parks, especially if augmented by the application of social capital and social networks theory. Social capital and networks theories will aid recreation researchers and policy makers in understanding the processes and benefits associated with urban green space. This understanding may be important relative to low income urban community members who may not participate regularly in nature-based recreation.
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Publication Date
February 26, 2010
DOI
10.1080/01490400903547245
Publisher Statement
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in LEISURE SCIENCES on February 26th, 2010, available online:http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/01490400903547245
Citation Information
Joshua W.R. Baur and Joanne Tynon. "Small-Scale Urban Nature Parks: Why Should We Care?" Leisure Sciences Vol. 32 Iss. 2 (2010) p. 195 - 200 ISSN: 0149-0400 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joshua-baur/8/