1. Playing in the Streets? A. Chaudhuri & S. Zieff  Purpose:  This project evaluated Play Streets, a national initiative developed in 2012 (sponsored by Michelle Obama’s Partnership for a Healthier America).  Play Streets use existing infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks and play spaces to offer physical activity programming.  In 2013, San Francisco was one of 8 national sites selected and funded for pilot implementation.  Data collection methods:  Survey including IPAQ: for adults and youth  SOPARC: observational tool

2. Comp Bay View Treat Bay View Comp Excelsior Treat Excelsior Girls 672299 Boys 979386 Teens 935419 Adults 6817331153 Latino 175313132 Black 5818117 White 3486111 Other 4271350 Sed-fem 5114072 Sed-male 679356 Walk-fem 26 568 Walk-mal 27312350 Vig-fem 018131 Vig-male 247436 Activation of PS space FreqPercent Strongly Agree 4256.0 Agree 2837.3 Neutral 22.7 Disagree 11.3 No response 22.7 Total 75 “PS strengthens community” Activities Offered Aerobics Basketball bean bag Bicycling Bubble Climbing wall Face painting Hopscotch Hula hoop Inflatable Playground Show Skateboard Skating Soccer Track Tree planting Activities Wanted Competitive activities Music and Dancing Organized obstacle race Aerobics Sports for teens Team sports Table tennis Volleyball Teen friendly activities FreqPercent Do physical activity alone or with kids2736.0 Accompany kids2634.7 Learn more about PS1317.3 Others1824.0 Reason Adults were present at PS

3. Results & Conclusion  Preliminary Results:  Increased participation among children and community members;  Provided opportunities to create and improve community connections;  Attracted young children (ages 6-12); less successful in attracting teenagers.  Highlighted parental involvement  Conclusions:  Consider appropriateness of activities for age group  New strategies needed to attract teen girls (highest risk group)