Kevin E. Jeffrey

							One Step at a Time – Promoting Physical Activity in Parks




  Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Deputy Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey
                              City of New York/Parks & Recreation
Obesity & Disease Prevention
in NYC Kids

 More than 4 in 10 are overweight
 or obese in Grades K-5




                         Source: NYC DOHMH List D et al. NYC Vital Signs 2003: 2(5);1–2.
Parks System
                      29,000 acres
               950      Playgrounds
               51       Running Tracks
               418      Softball Fields
               319      Baseball Fields
               82       Football Fields
               550      Tennis Courts
               36       Recreation Centers
               14       Miles of Public Beach
               63       Public Swimming Pools
               1      Golf Courses
               4              Major Stadia
               6        Ice Skating Rinks
               2100     Basketball Courts
               100      Greenway Miles
               1        Gymnasiums
               1        Outdoor Adventure Course
Partnerships
BeFitNYC Online Search Engine
Positioning




              IN
Manhattan Facilities
Swim to Safety
Shape Up New York
High Risk Initiative
Playgrounds/
                                    P.S. 138, The Bronx
                  BEFORE                                     AFTER




Bloomingdale Playground – Staten Island    Playworker Site   Playground in a Box
Playgrounds
Playgrounds
Playgrounds
Community Gardens /
Farmers Markets