A Vertical City Park Model for Promoting Physical Activity and Sports Practice in People of All Ages

Abstract

(1) Background: Modern society is characterized by urbanization and an increase in noncommunicable diseases. Governments frequently adopt policies to intervene in this regard; however, they are not always successful. Parks are an easy and feasible health intervention, but they are not always present in cities due to a lack of space. Considering the above aspects, the present study aims to analyze the scientific literature on this topic to provide a city park model versatile in different urban contexts. (2) Methods: A review of the scientific literature on this topic is performed to discover building models designed to replace/flank urban parks. (3) Results: No such articles are found in the scientific literature. The proposed model is a vertical city park. It is a modular structure designed to be adaptable to the urban context. It includes parks, sports fields, and fitness centers in a green and healthy environment. (4) Conclusions: In the scientific literature, there are no mentions of city park models. Consequently, a design model is proposed. This model for a vertical city park can be an instrument for a population-based health program. This solution has the potential to be feasible and economical, thereby giving the community a more easy-to-adopt instrument.

Walking and Playing with the Dog to Improve the Physical Activity Level of Adolescents: A Scoping Review

“…The findings of the study by Temple and colleagues [ 71 ] indirectly suggest a better general health status for people with dogs. Indeed, the park has an important role from a physical, social, and psychological perspective [ 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 ]. The park is positively correlated with physical activity levels [ 73 , 74 ], and it decreases the incidence of physical and mental illnesses [ 76 ].…”