Green Open Space and Physical Activity for Seniors: A Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Golden Age Park
This study assesses the outcomes and impacts of Golden Age Park, a newly developed, 0.17-acre pocket park in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. We examine how the park has been used by adults during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and after the advent of vaccines. We also explore the extent to which Golden Age Park lends itself to intergenerational use. The goals of the study are: to assess how well the park is serving older adults and other local constituents, understand the impacts of the pandemic on its usage, and provide recommendations as to how to improve the user experience of the park. The study informs future research and practice on age-inclusive, intergenerational public spaces in historically disinvested urban neighborhoods.
