From 'healthful exercise' to 'nature on prescription': The politics of urban green spaces and walking for health

► Traces the historical roots of the current 'discovery' of walking, parks and health. ► Assesses the extent of revival since the 1990s in parks and urban green spaces. ► Assesses whether the revival is threatened by economic and expenditure crises. ► Analyses and critiques health promotion strategies for green walking and health. ► Outlines the framework for an alternative 'ecological health promotion strategy'.