Longitudinal Study of Neighborhood Social Event Attendance at Renovated Parks and Changes in Sleep, Stress, and Well-being

Community-engaged Intervention to Optimize the Impact of Renovated Neighborhood Parks on Community Wellbeing

The goal of this study is to learn whether participating in community social and cultural events in renovated neighborhood parks can improve sleep, stress, mood, and overall well-being in adults aged 18 and older who live near participating parks.

The main questions the study aims to answer are:

1. Does participation in community park events lead to improvements over time in sleep, stress, mood, and other aspects of well-being?
2. Are greater levels of event participation associated with greater improvements in these outcomes?

Participants will:

• Wear a wearable ring device (Oura Ring) most of the time for about six months to measure sleep and physical health indicators
• Attend free community events at or near their neighborhood park, such as social, cultural, or physical activity programs
• Complete online surveys at the beginning and end of the study about well-being and mental health
• Complete brief weekly surveys on mood and study park use
• Attend two in-person visits for basic physical measurements (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure) and device setup/return

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Live within 1 mile of a participating neighborhood park site
• Be able to read and understand English
• Have regular access to a smartphone
• Be willing and able to wear a wearable ring device continuously for approximately 6 months
• Plan to attend at least one community park event during the study period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those that do not meet above inclusion criteria