The Challenge: A recent study has shown that children living closer to recreational programs and parkland had much lower rates of obesity than children who lived further away, but lower-income cities in Los Angeles County offer considerably fewer recreational resources compared to cities that are predominantly White and more affluent.

Make an impact: Enhancing and expanding recreation programs in low-income communities that have diverse ethnic and racial populations can reduce disparities, encourage physical activity and prevent obesity among residents.

What the findings are about: This policy brief summarizes findings from a ten year longitudinal study showing that lower-income cities in Los Angeles County offer considerably fewer recreational resources compared to cities that are predominantly White and more affluent.