They also serve as a central place for neighbors to congregate and feel a stronger sense of community.
Parks offer a place to connect with nature and be outdoors. A New York Times article, How Walking in Nature Changes the Brain, explored the questions of how walking in nature can be a relief from brooding and stress. Researchers then asked, “Is exposure to nature linked to mental health? If so how does being nature affect our moods and emotions?” What seems like common sense to most of us, “Take a walk to get some fresh air when you’re feeling sad” is now becoming a growing body of research focused on people who live in highly dense urban areas. Parks help relieve depression and broodingĪ study from the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, found that participants who walked for ninety minutes in a natural area, rather than the high traffic city streets, showed a decrease in brain activity in a part of the brain linked to a key factor in depression.When you find yourself spending too much time behind the computer and feeling moody, here are three reasons why a quick walk in Precita Park is a great remedy. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight the local parks in Bernal Heights and interesting findings about how important getting outdoors, spending time in nature and connecting with your neighbors is for your mental and physical health. When one feels focused on separation and stress, it’s places like Precita Park, that offers a sense of calm as well as bringing together a mix of people from different backgrounds. In Bernal Heights we’re fortunate enough to have a variety of parks to spend time in. It’s one of the few community places that’s shared by everyone. The neighborhood park, like the public library, may be the last bastion of class equality left in the Bay Area. A Walk in Precita Park for Mind, Body and Spirit
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