Parks for People

Summary

Date: 2013

Funding Source: Trust for Public Land

Colorado Neighborhood Parks and Trails Program

Initial Evaluation Phase

This initial phase will examine the following:

  1. What is the impact of outdoor Fitness Zones® on park usage at four Denver parks?
  2. Is there any variation in usage between individual pieces of equipment?

The methods of evaluation include:

  1. Direct park observation (SOPARC) before and after installation
  2. Administration of a survey to community participants during builds.
  3. Administration of an abbreviated survey for Fitness Zone® users.

2013 Fitness Zone® Evaluation Report