Are accessibility and characteristics of public open spaces associated with a better cardiometabolic health?

► The cardiometabolic benefits of public open spaces characteristics were examined. ► Access to public open spaces was not related to cardiometabolic health. ► Larger, greener, and more active public open spaces were linked to better health. ► Psychological well-being did not contribute to the relationships. ► Health benefits of larger open spaces were partly explained by physical activity.