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Pm01 Health Parks

Country

Spain

2010-Ongoing

Aimed for

All age groups

Type of partnership

Public

Sectors

Physical Activity & Sports, Public administration, Urban Planning & Design

Innovation

Methodological, Social

Aim

Reduce sedentarism and obesity across Girona province

Promote moderate physical activity through accessible urban health parks and walking route networks

Foster social interaction, life skills, and health empowerment

Integrate nature-based physical activity into public health strategies (“prescribing nature”)

Outcome

Installed and equipped 180 Urban Health Parks and 100 Healthy Route Networks since 2010

Free, professionally-led group sessions across municipalities

Ongoing training for session leaders and continuing education for primary healthcare providers to promote the program