Municipal waste incinerators' legacy of contamination could live on in urban soils, finds a study on lead in city parks.

Play deserts are areas where parks and other spots to run around and play are nonexistent, hard to access, or in less safe locations.

Skipping out on time spent in parks and other forms of nature during COVID's first year took a toll on the mental health of teens and young adults.

Fewer people used urban parks during summer of 2020, a drop that more likely affected minorities and those from lower-income backgrounds.

Parents from diverse backgrounds want more than playgrounds and green spaces in their parks. They want safety, too.

The COVID-19 crisis highlights why cities should invest in green space, says Marc Berman. "Nature is not an amenity—it's a necessity."

When it comes to getting a boost from parks, not all experiences of nature are the same. New research shows wildness is key.

The shape of parks may be key to getting the most out of them, according to a new study that shows irregularly shaped parks cut mortality risk.

Walkability, not proximity, determines how much people enjoy their local park, research suggests.