Improving Access to Physical Activity

Revitalizing the Old Kona Airport Walking/Jogging Path

  • Carol T. Matsuoka Hawai‘i Department of Health, Healthy Hawai‘i Initiative
  • Blythe Nett University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
  • Heidi Stromberg Friends for Fitness
  • Jay E. Maddock University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v3i4.1779

Abstract

Environmental approaches to increase access to physical activity facilities are recommended for promoting physical activity. People with easy access to recreational facilities are more likely to achieve the recommended levels of physical activity, and neighborhoods that are walkable and provide access to public parks and jogging trails are associated with higher levels of activity. Friends for Fitness, a grassroots organization in West Hawai‘i spearheaded a community-based planning process and intervention to revitalize the Old Kona Airport into a walking/jogging trail. Through community engagement, support from local media and businesses, and volunteers, Friends for Fitness succeeded in increasing physical activity among residents. After three years, the number of walkers utilizing the trail increased more than 20%.

Published
2005-12-01
How to Cite
Matsuoka, C. T., Nett, B., Stromberg, H., & Maddock, J. E. (2005). Improving Access to Physical Activity: Revitalizing the Old Kona Airport Walking/Jogging Path. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 3(4), 28-35. https://doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v3i4.1779
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2005): CJHP 2005 December
Section
Articles