
Parks and Recreation: Partners in Health
This is a terrific article on the role that parks play in public health - from the standpoint of a health administrator. This article provides an amazing overview of the backbone of what the Spokane Parks Foundation is working towards - a stronger, healthier community. “Parks provide people with a way to contact with nature, which is known to confer certain health benefits and enhance well-being. Physical activity opportunities in parks help to increase fitness and reduce obe