Frank Carson

Parks & Rec Director, President of @cprs_ca, Marketeer. . . Tweets are my own

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2022 study found in 301 cities found that Urban Greenspace is am overall crime reducer when incorporating the key principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Learn more at https://t.co/bvftge6NG9

@CPRS_CA
#ParksMakeLifeBetter

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays 2021 study found that the effects of volleyball experience on working memory, inhibition, visuospatial skills, attention shifting, perception, basic processing network are reflected essentially in measures of accuracy & reaction times. More: https://t.co/TPrW158slF

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

mid last week i was able to stop in the @cityofpicorivera to see @cprs_ca past president (‘05-‘06) pam yugar and deliver her a long awaited presidential plaque. thank you for all your service to the parks and recreation profession pam!

#parksmakelifebetter

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2012 @USDA study found that a 10% increase in tree canopy was associated with a roughly 12% decrease in crime & suggests that trees in non-right of way public lands are the most effective components in terms of reducing crime. Learn more: https://t.co/jUZRTcK3U6

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays A 2022 study found that informal community singing events calms heart rates, boosts immune systems, & increases pain tolerance. Mental benefits include releasing endorphins, dopamine, & serotonin. Learn more at https://t.co/Ham5RM0Mjd

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[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays municipalities have responded to diversifying community requests to implement equity principles by modifying recreational spaces and parks policies, in ways that consider increasing park access to meet newly evolving needs. Learn more: https://t.co/n2nrx2CbX9

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2021 study found that youth 11-17 spend 5.7% of their waking-time in their neighborhood but not at home, 60% at home, & 34.3% outside their neighborhood. Access to local parks also impacted time in neighborhood. Learn more: https://t.co/iZDIoWN8xC

@CPRS_CA
@NRPA

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2016 study revealed that exposure to different kinds of urban nature (view from home of a high amount and a high diversity of vegetation, frequent use of a vegetated trail) were related to lower cortisol levels. Learn more: https://t.co/jf8Sy35wd0

@cprs_ca @NRPA

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2020 study found that park users reported significantly more number of times walked continuously for at least 10 minutes for recreation or exercise or to get to or from places than non–frequent park users. Learn more: https://t.co/7rC3MYlNJi

@CPRS_CA @NRPA

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2022 study found there continues to be physical activity disparities w/ college students based on gender identity, race, &
sexual orientation; there is also significant inconsistencies in policies to meet those students needs. Learn more: https://t.co/mlHGcMeKtB

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

Loved doing the sunrise 5K this morning with the @PhoenixParks part of the @NRPA conference

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#NRPAConference2022
#parksmakelifebetter

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2017 found that Central Park has changed dramatically since antebellum. NYC created a special assessment $ model, but it led to the unequal placement of parks which created new efforts for greater access to future local parks. Learn more: https://t.co/KsrD6Py8hQ

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays 2016 study found that park access in low income areas w/ the strongest predictors of increased park use, focusing resources on programming may be more fruitful than targeting perceived threats.
Learn more: https://t.co/SLHq7q0gvw

#ParksMakeLifeBetter @CPRS_CA @NRPA

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays A '21 study about lifeguard shortages internationally found 4 main reasons lifeguards leave: temporary position, negative working environment, employment @ higher paying lifeguard position and better locations. Learn more & how to address it: https://t.co/VFdKIf5amf

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays 2021 study found that P&R depts are most adept at addressing physical activity & obesity concerns. Beyond sport programs, these depts discussed working w/ schools/organizations to share facilities for increased physical activity. Learn more: https://t.co/fJmzJUihjE

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2016 study found hiking provides benefits for health & general well-being accrue from a lifestyle enriched by nature, breathing air rich in beneficial organic compounds, physical activity, restoration, & social bonding. Learn more:
https://t.co/sASNGHEAIn
@CPRS_CA

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

Join me and CPRS District 2 President Mark Brunner tomorrow, Sat, 6/18, at 9 am for a hike at Lake Clementine Dam & Foresthill Bridge in Auburn. The hike will be approximately three miles. Everybody that participates gets a D2 pin.

#franks5ks
#parksmakelifebetter
@CPRS_CA

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays - a 2019 study about formal and user made park signage found evidence of park users
& neighbors working as stewards to engage in acts of “emparking nature” through acts of co-management,
programming, & public messaging. Learn more:
https://t.co/bGIE2qctxd

[Frank Carson @frankcarson]

#FrankFridays a 2021 study found that some of the many benefits Pocket Parks is that they are feasible in all parts of a city, provide easy access, create stronger community bonds, and improve living conditions. Learn more: https://t.co/NrgQA3Avcb

#parksmakelifebetter @CPRS_CA