Accentuating Accessible Recreation in CMRPHA Communities

Stephan Barthold, Evan Duffy, Stephen Foley, Remington Gaetjens

Public Health Issues and Barriers

Awareness/Engagement

Transportation

Safety/Public Perception

Universal Accessibility

2

Project Mission

Community Health Improvement Plan:

● Obj. 8.1 - help increase CMRPHA community member engagement in physical activity through the effective promotion of accessible recreation spaces

● Obj. 8.1.1 - promote walking, biking, and transit routes to 25 featured recreation spaces

3

Methods & Resources

Outcomes & Products

Main Objectives

Phase 3

Phase 1

4

Phase 2

Project Deliverables and Talk Outline

1. RecSpace Database

2. S.T.A.R.S. Rubric, Field Data Sheet

3. RecSpace Webpage, Interactive Map

4. RecSpace Guidebook and Brochure

5. Promotional Video

5

Stakeholder Interviews1. Commission on Disabilities

2. YWCA Staff/Members

3. WalkBike Worcester

4. Worcester Parks Department

6

Lighting

Surveillance

Site Information

First Aid

Traffic

Bus Routes

Parking

Bike Racks

Pathways & Entrances

Disability Aids

Accessible Opportunities

Types of Activities

Age Groups

Hours Open to Public

Utilities

Cost

Maintenance & Appearance

Env. Justice Proximity

SAFETY TRANSPORTATION ACCESS RECREATION SOCIAL VALUE

S.T.A.R.S. Criteria, Rubric, and Scoring Method

7

Field Data Sheet

8

RecSpace Web Page and Interactive Map

9

RecSpace Guidebook Template

Summary:

Features and Utilities: Accessibility:

Recreational Activities: Notes:

Parking AddressWRTA Bus Route #Directions from Union Station

10

11

RecSpace Brochure

12

13

14

Questions or Comments? 15