Table 3.

Standardized regression coefficients relating the covariates of gender, age, education, and income to park participation and attitudes.

Beta values
GenderAgeEducationIncome
Frequency of visits−.051−.138**.077.122**
Perceived benefits.010−.002.008.193***
Park preferences
Nature−.119**−.134**.056.057
Recreation facilities.074−.052−.138**−.161***
Maintenance/security.125**.081−.067.027
Ethnic concerns.112**.003−.062−.198***
Traditional park landscapes.142***.038−.104*−.104*
Activities
Alone/solitary−.033.060.116.088
Group.075−.216***−.071.023
Willingness to volunteer−.025−.227***−.027−.040
  • *Significant .05.

  • **Significant .01.

  • ***Significant .001.