One Step at a Time Promoting Physical Activity in Parks

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One Step at a Time Promoting Physical Activity
in Parks
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Commissioner Adrian
Benepe, Deputy Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey City of
New York/Parks Recreation
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Obesity Disease Preventionin NYC Kids
More than 4 in 10 are overweight or obese in
Grades K-5
Source NYC DOHMH List D et al. NYC Vital Signs
2003 2(5)12.
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Parks System

• 29,000 acres
• 950 Playgrounds
• 51 Running Tracks
• 418 Softball Fields
• 319 Baseball Fields
• 82 Football Fields
• 550 Tennis Courts
• 36 Recreation Centers
• 14 Miles of Public Beach
• 63 Public Swimming Pools
• Golf Courses
• 4 Major Stadia
• 6 Ice Skating Rinks
• 2100 Basketball Courts
• 100 Greenway Miles
• Gymnasiums
• 1 Outdoor Adventure Course

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Partnerships
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BeFitNYC Online Search Engine
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Positioning
IN
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Manhattan Facilities
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Swim to Safety

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Shape Up New York
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Playgrounds/
P.S. 138, The Bronx
BEFORE
AFTER
Disney Playworker Site
Oxford Playground
Bloomingdale Playground Staten Island
Playground in a Box
Playworker Site
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Playgrounds
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Community Gardens / Farmers Markets
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