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(e.g., the American Community Survey) and are
recommended by the Institute of Medicine’s
Committee on Evaluating Progress on Obesity
Prevention Efforts. Such indicators can also
be triangulated with directly observed and
validated data on park or trail use. The System for
Observing Play and Recreation in Communities
(SOPARC) results in counts by key demographic
characteristics and levels of physical activity
and has been used to measure changes in park
usage and physical activity levels accompanying
renovations.

5.6. Use programming to activate parks and
public spaces.

5.6.1. Employ lessons learned from past experiences
with activating public spaces to develop program
plans for spaces that are meant for or could
accommodate additional usage.
Long Bridge Park, Arlington County
5.6.2. Consider reconfiguring or adding amenities to
public spaces to support flexible programming.
(see also 1.6.6.).
Adding electrical outlets, lighting, Wi-Fi,
concessions, or other elements can make a public
space usable for a wide variety of programming.

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