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SUMMARY:Parks for Everyone - Maximising the Health Benefits of Parks: Designing Spaces for Physical Activity and Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:“Maximising the Health Benefits of Parks: Designing Spaces for Physical Activity and Community Engagement” \nOverview:To celebrate Parks Week 2026\, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) is hosting a free\, expert-led webinar exploring the vital role parks play in promoting physical activity\, health\, and social connection. This session brings together leading industry professionals to examine how public spaces can be designed and maintained to encourage active and inclusive use for all community members. \nAttendees will gain practical insights into the ways parks contribute to physical\, mental\, and social well-being\, as well as strategies to ensure parks are accessible\, inclusive\, and engaging for people of all ages and abilities. The webinar will also explore how features such as outdoor play areas and exercise equipment can promote active lifestyles and foster community connection. \nKey Topics Include: \n\n\nHealth Benefits of Parks: \n\n\nUnderstanding the physical\, mental\, and social well-being benefits of spending time in parks. \n\n\nEvidence-based insights on how park use contributes to healthier\, happier communities. \n\n\n\n\nInclusive Park Design: \n\n\nHow Park layout\, features\, and accessibility can impact usage across different age groups and abilities. \n\n\nPractical strategies for creating welcoming\, inclusive spaces that encourage participation. \n\n\n\n\nEncouraging Physical Activity and Outdoor Play: \n\n\nDesigning and maintaining spaces that promote movement\, exercise\, and social interaction. \n\n\nIntegrating outdoor fitness equipment\, playgrounds\, and multi-use areas to appeal to diverse community members. \n\n\n\n\nEngaging the Community: \n\n\nHow different park features attract different segments of the community. \n\n\nTips for programming and promotion to maximise use and engagement. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nParks and recreation managers and staff \n\n\nUrban planners and landscape architects \n\n\nLocal government officers responsible for community spaces \n\n\nHealth\, wellness\, and community engagement professionals \n\n\nLearning Outcomes:By participating in this webinar\, attendees will: \n\n\nUnderstand the broad health benefits of parks for physical\, mental\, and social well-being. \n\n\nGain practical strategies to design and maintain inclusive\, engaging park spaces. \n\n\nLearn how to use park features to encourage outdoor play\, exercise\, and social interaction across all age groups. \n\n\nExplore ways to attract and engage diverse community segments through thoughtful park planning. \n\n\nFormat: \n\n\n60 minutes with expert presentations\, practical examples\, and a live Q&A session. \n\n\nResources and strategies provided to support implementation in local park projects. \n\n\nWhy Attend:This webinar offers an opportunity to learn from industry leaders about creating parks that are not only spaces of recreation but also hubs of community health\, activity\, and inclusion. Attendees will leave inspired with actionable ideas to help their parks reach their full potential. \nPresenters: \n \nChris Alexander – General Manager\, Standards & Development at AUSactive\nChris Alexander – General Manager\, Standards & Development at AUSactive\nChris Alexander is the General Manager at AUSactive\, the peak exercise and active health industry body with over 18\,000 members. He serves on the Board of Directors of the International Confederation of Registered Exercise Professionals and is involved in program grants with all levels of government\, research\, education\, standards\, and guideline development for exercise professionals and businesses. Over the past 20 years\, Chris has continued to practice as an accredited Exercise Physiologist and recently completed his MBA. \n  \n \nKieran Smith – Parks\, Play and Open Spaces Programme Manager – Recreation Aotearoa\nKieran is our Parks\, Play & Open Spaces Programme Manager. With almost a decade of navigating the wild terrains of parks\, play\, and cemeteries\, Kieran isn’t just a programme guru — he’s a community connector extraordinaire. \nAfter managing green havens and playgrounds with the Taupō District Council over the past eight years\, Kieran doesn’t just talk the talk\, he walks the mud-stained\, grassy walk. His mission: to enhance the vibrancy of our communities by creating healthier\, happier spaces. \nBut Kieran’s not just about work. He’s a superhero dad of three (a six-year-old and two four-year-olds)\, and a master-juggler of rugby refereeing\, family fun\, and championing sponsorship for King Country referees. And if that’s not enough\, he’s also on a quest for knowledge\, pursuing his Bachelor of Business Studies through Massey University Distance School.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/parks-for-everyone-maximising-the-health-benefits-of-parks-designing-spaces-for-physical-activity-and-community-engagement/
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