CENTRAL LONDON HEALTHY GREEN SPACES
Introduction From the wild lushness of Hampstead Heath to the exquisite rose gardens of Regent s Park, London is abundant in green spaces. ’
With proximity to a park or square often being a major factor when looking to rent a property in the capital, we asked David Tibbatts from GreenSpace, a UK parks and green space charity, to explain why these verdant expanses are so beneficial to us.
Physically beneficial According to research by the GreenSpace charity, people with easy access to green spaces are three times more likely to take part in physical activity and a whopping 40 less likely to become obese. %
For Tibbatts, one reason for this is that local green space provides a range of either freely or cheaply available opportunities for sport and exercise . “
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Physically beneficial Tibbats says “A substantial percentage of junior football and league football is based around the local park pitches.. ”
Jogging remains a significant pastime in parks and Tibbatts adds that a brisk outdoor walk especially on a variety of terrains, such as can be found on Hampstead Heath can also prove extremely beneficial to those suffering from respiratory diseases such as Asthma. –
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Mentally restorative
In addition to relieving stress, regular visits to green spaces have also been shown to slow the onset of dementia in adults, while in children, frequent exposure to nature has been proven to improve their levels of concentration and ability at school. So, the next time you need to escape from noisy traffic or the tensions of work, consider retreating to a green oasis of tranquillity such as the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park.
Better than the gym Evidence has shown that people are much more likely to continue playing a sport they have started in an outdoor space than in a gym. The other advantage for Tibbatts is that whilst people are enjoying their sport in a park or green space, they are also enjoying the other benefits of mental wellbeing and reconnection with nature. “
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Brings communities closer Green spaces are a big part of the cultural heritage of towns and cities – representing architectural styles, commemorating events and people, and promoting local traditions such as fayres and fetes, says Tibbatts. “
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London s parks are awash with examples of this, from the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, to the annual Taste of London food fair in Regent s Park, near exquisite rental properties. ’
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