Table 1.

Two-factor analysis of variance relating race and city to park participation and attitudes.

Adjusted means*
RaceCityANOVA P-values
BlackWhiteAtlantaPhiladelphiaRaceCityInteraction
Frequency of visits1.672.302.092.05.000.848.150
Perceived benefits2.502.602.602.55.001.301.260
Park preferences
      Nature2.052.192.192.07.003.011.061
      Recreation facilities2.582.272.442.31.000.000.213
      Maintenance/security2.832.762.802.70.011.118.177
      Ethnicity2.131.691.871.81.000.147.961
      Traditional park2.482.112.242.24.000.885.586
Activities
      Alone/solitary1.671.771.721.76.063.460.473
      Group1.971.801.921.77.002.001.098
Willingness to volunteer2.441.722.191.71.000.002.616
  • * Adjusted for the effect of the other factor (race or city).