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Bozhuk, Tetiana. "APPROACHES TO THE ASSESSMENT OF URBANIZED TERRITORIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF NATURAL RECREATIONAL RESOURCES OF THE TERNOPIL CITY)." SCIENTIFIC ISSUES OF TERNOPIL VOLODYMYR HNATIUK NATIONAL PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY. SERIES: GEOGRAPHY 50, no. 1 (July 1, 2021): 141–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.25128/2519-4577.21.1.17.
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Urbanization processes with their too rapid activity and changes in the state of the environment have the ability to compensate for recreation in forest parks, parks, gardens and squares, alleys and boulevards. Natural and recreational resources are understood as factors, substances and properties of components of the natural environment that have favorable parameters for recreational activities (qualitative and quantitative) and serve or may serve for the organization of recreation, tourism, treatment and rehabilitation of people [1]. Recreational resources of the city are the properties and factors of the components of the natural environment of the city and suburban area, which can be used for recreation, tourism, treatment and rehabilitation of people. The problem of preservation and use of recreational resources of the urban environment in modern scientific publications is not covered enough. Questions of this content often arise in the study of urban ecological processes or components of urban planning, green areas of the city and so on. However, from the standpoint of recreational nature management, urban areas as potential areas of short-term recreation are still insufficiently studied. That is why the purpose of this publication is to highlight scientific approaches to the assessment of recreational resources of urban areas on the example of one of the regional centers - the city of Ternopil. The article analyzes the approaches to the assessment of natural recreational resources of the city. The current problems of recreational load on the natural areas of the urban environment are highlighted. The method of assessment of natural recreational resources of the city has been improved. It is established that the natural recreational resources of the city, first of all, include greenery, forests, water bodies and nature reserves. Accordingly, the provision of recreation areas of the urban population is directly affected by the forest cover and nature reserves of the city and suburban area. Within the city there are areas of short, medium and long-term recreation. Differentiation of these areas is based on the time availability and structure of natural recreational resources that are included in the zone. On the basis of the conducted analysis the basic indicators of a zone of short, average and far recreation of the city of Ternopil are defined. The level of landscaping of the residential area of Ternopil, which is 95 m2 / person, is calculated. Provision of the urban population with public green spaces 21.3 m2 / person and the coefficient of general use of urban green spaces, which for the city of Ternopil is 22%. The zone of distant inner-city recreation of the city of Ternopil is characterized by such indicators as the recreational capacity of parks, which is more than 13 thousand people for five parks of the city and the recreational capacity of water bodies with coastal areas 5,5 thousand people. Ternopil city parks need more detailed research, especially taking into account their functional zoning and promising areas for recreation within the city. Key words: recreational potential, recreational capacity, Ternopil city, recreation area.
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Betül TÜLEK. "Determination of Recreation Potential with Using Gülez Method in Çankırı Kadınçayırı Natural Park Example." ISPEC Journal of Agricultural Sciences 5, no. 1 (March 9, 2021): 227–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.46291/ispecjasvol5iss1pp227-234.
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In recent years, the demand for national parks and natural parks has increased with the increasing interest in outdoor recreation activities. Today, natural park areas are visited by many people who come to engage in recreational activities. For this reason, recreational activities in natural parks gain importance and take an important place in tourism activities. In this study, the research of Kadınçayırı Natural Park recreational potential which are located in the borders of Ilgaz district of Çankırı province are included. Within the scope of the research, literature studies were conducted on recreation, recreation potential and its measurement, and the recreational potential of the area was tried to be determined by performing field studies and on-site observations. As a result of the research, it has been determined that Kadınçayırı Natural Park has a high recreational potential with 66.3%.
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Tereshkin, Alexander, Olesya Azarova, and Victoria Semenyutina. "Recreation potentials of urban forest parks." BIO Web of Conferences 43 (2022): 02031. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/20224302031.
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Recreational stress is a determining factor in the sustainability of forest ecosystems. Objects of research - green spaces of the forest park 51 ° 33’14 “N; 45 ° 55’34” E (green zone of the city of Saratov, “Kumysnaya Polyana”). Purpose: identification and optimization of the recreational potential. The forest park is 4504 hectares. The largest indicators of bulk density (1.35 g / cm3) were revealed in the service and recreation areas. For a separate section of the forest park, it is possible to increase the indicators of the recreational potential and capacity by 12.89 and 89.1%. The recreation potential of the forest park is from 65 to 85 percent. Modernization of the zoning of the forest park, accomplishment of improvement works through sanitary and landscape felling, optimization of the road network will lead to an increase in the recreational capacity of leisure to 117.4 thousand people. Landscaping techniques have been developed.
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Teodorovich, Larissa. "Ecotourism in national parks in Ukraine: theoretical and practical aspects." Visnyk of the Lviv University. Series Geography, no. 41 (September 17, 2013): 318–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/vgg.2013.41.2005.
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The possibility of development of ecological tourism in Ukraine was considered. The legal basis for environmental protection was studied. A list of national parks of Ukraine and the current state of ecotourism in national parks was provided. Main causes and of problems of development of ecological tourism in national parks Ukraine were lighted. Key words: ecological tourism (ecotourism), National Park, Park, protected areas, recreation, tourist and recreational complex.
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Beşikçi, Tolga, Tennur Yerlisu Lapa, and Pınar Güzel. "Investigating the relationships between life satisfaction and leisure satisfaction on individuals interested in outdoor recreation: sample of parks in London." Annals of "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati Fascicle XV Physical Education and Sport Management 1 (July 15, 2019): 8–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.35219/efms.2019.1.02.
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The main purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between life satisfaction and leisure satisfaction of individuals participating leisureactivities within outdoor recreation.A total of 500 individuals, (females n = 298 and males n = 202) aged 12 to 65 participated in this study, who were interested in outdoor recreation in parks in London, England. The research sample was randomly selected. These participants were individuals that participated outdoor recreation and leisure activities as a volunteer.Within the scope of the survey study, two different scales were used. At the same time,demographic variables of participants were questioned. The questionnaire form consisted of the following two scales; “The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)” developed by Diener et al. (1985) adapted to Turkish by Köker and Yetim (1991), and “Leisure Satisfaction Scale (LSS)” developed by Beard &Ragheb (1980) adapted to Turkish by Gökçe (2008).For an initial statistical representation of the data, descriptive and frequency analyses were performed. Pearson correlation coefficients were utilized to determine and interpret the existence and degree of correlations between scale mean scores. According to the findings of the study, a significantly moderate level of correlation was observed between participants’ level of life satisfaction and leisure satisfaction (r: ,36; p< .05).The results of the study show that individuals participating in outdoor recreation (parks) have a high level of life satisfaction and quality of life which in return provides positive psychological and physiological gains. In addition, individuals participating in outdoor recreation with a high level of leisure satisfaction are also expected to have a high level of life satisfaction. Thus, local authorities are suggested to pay special attention and focus on recreational activities and management of recreational areas such as parks.
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Öztürk, Huseyin. "THE FACTORS AFFECTING SELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PURPOSES." E-journal of New World Sciences Academy 14, no. 4 (November 1, 2019): 40–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.12739/nwsa.2019.14.4.2b0121.
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Nałęcz, Hanna, Anna Ostrowska-Tryzno, and Anna Pawlikowska-Piechotka. "Outdoor gyms as an example of outdoor recreation activity in urbanized areas." Turyzm/Tourism 28, no. 1 (June 30, 2018): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.28.1.16.
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In recent years, the popularity of outdoor gyms has been growing. They are built in urban parks, in neighbourhoods (housing estates), at school sports grounds. Recently more and more outdoor gyms are increasingly being built also in non-urban recreation areas (such as coastal beaches, lake promenades, forest parks). The aim of this research was to analyse how outdoor gyms in Warsaw and the selected surrounding localities are used.
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Nałęcz, Hanna, Anna Ostrowska-Tryzno, and Anna Pawlikowska-Piechotka. "Outdoor Gyms as an Example of Outdoor Recreation Activity in Urbanized Areas." Turyzm 28, no. 1 (June 1, 2018): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/tour-2018-0008.
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Abstract Outdoor gyms are becoming increasingly popular in the European cities. They are built in urban parks, in neighbourhoods (housing estates) and school sports grounds. Recently outdoor gyms are increasingly being built in non–urban recreation areas (such as beaches, lake promenades, forest parks). Among them there are gyms dedicated specifically to the elderly or disabled. The aim of the research is to analyze the use of outdoor gyms in Warsaw and selected surrounding settlements.
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Guzak, Ludmula, and Natalya Andrusyak. "Mineral resources of National Nature Park “Vyzhnytskyi”: location, characterization, recommendations for use." Visnyk of the Lviv University. Series Geography, no. 42 (October 15, 2013): 94–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/vgg.2013.42.1774.
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This article is devoted to the study of a variety of mineral springs in the National Nature Park “Vyzhnytskyi”. Retrospective study of medicinal aspects of groundwater in the National Nature Park was analyzed. Mineral springs are located in areas regulated and fixed recreation and economic zone, which requires the development of tourism infrastructure and enhance their resort and recreational use, were determined. Key words: mineral springs, national parks, resort and recreational use of mineral waters.
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Ciesielski, Mariusz, Ewelina Dobrowolska, and Grzegorz Krok. "Tourism and recreation in Polish national parks based on social media data." Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Administratio Locorum 21, no. 4 (December 14, 2022): 513–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.31648/aspal.7820.
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Motives: Matters related to monitoring recreational use of national parks and identifying sites with high cultural values of ecosystem services are essential elements for the efficient management of these areas. Aim: The objectives of this study were to: 1) recognize the spatio-temporal distribution of activities in national parks by users of selected social media platforms; 2) identify the locations with the highest activity among the various groups visiting the national parks; 3) identify the locations (hot spots) with the highest potential for providing cultural ecosystem services (CES). Results: The spatial and temporal distribution of activities among various user groups in the national park areas was displayed using data from social media platforms and applications. Additionally, CES hotspots for the five most popular national parks were found.
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Li, Zihao, Hui Chen, and Wentao Yan. "Exploring Spatial Distribution of Urban Park Service Areas in Shanghai Based on Travel Time Estimation: A Method Combining Multi-Source Data." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 10, no. 9 (September 14, 2021): 608. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi10090608.
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Due to a growing appreciation for the ecological and recreational benefits of public green spaces, the evaluation of urban parks’ service efficiency, as well as citizens’ behavioral preferences for daily recreation, have become an increasing academic focus. However, due to the lack of empirical approaches, existing research on exploring park service areas has been simplified by their use of Euclidean distance or buffer sets by simulation, ignoring the fact that the likelihood of citizens visiting urban parks is time sensitive. Utilizing mobile signaling data and web map services, this study proposes an approach to estimating the travel times of park visitors and analyzing the characteristics of park service areas from the perspective of actual time consumption. Taking Shanghai as a case study, this research firstly identified the time–cost decay of parks with different areas and locations. A comparison analysis was then used to examine the spatial relationship between park service areas and their accessibility defined by time consumption. The results show that (1) urban parks in Shanghai have larger mean service radii than existing planning guidelines, and park service areas were significantly influenced by park locations; (2) people have a great preference for urban parks whose travel times by public transit are under 40 min, and they have no desire to visit parks located within or outside the Middle Ring Road when the travel times reach 60 min and 75 min, respectively; (3) the shapes of park service areas are consistent with the high-accessibility districts defined by time thresholds, in spite of some differences caused by citizens’ choices. These findings provide an effective tool for evaluating the actual characteristics of park recreational services, along with direct implications for policymakers aiming to establish effective strategies for improving the accessibility and vitality of urban parks.
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Koynova, Teodora, Vanya Koleva, Asya P. Dragoeva, and Nikolay Natchev. "Peri-Urban National Parks as Green Spaces for Recreation." International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development 10, no. 1 (January 2019): 46–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijsesd.2019010104.
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Little is known regarding the significance for local people of peri-urban national parks as recreational areas. The main goal of the present article is to evaluate the social impact and importance of peri-urban parks for visitors as a green space for outdoor recreation. For this investigation on-site, face-to-face interviews were conducted. The main reason for visiting NP are: “to be near to nature” (64.71%), “to practice sport” (58.09%) and “relaxing” (43.38%). Spending time in NP is considered by most interviewed people to be of crucial importance both for physical (96.32%) and for mental (83.82%) health. It should be noted that high frequency of park visits was reported only by young, employed and well-educated people. Data collected shows that park management plan should encourage low-income groups (unemployed and elderly) to use outdoor recreation as a part of preventive healthcare. The access for older adults, people with disabilities and children to the park should be facilitated. Services like access to clean water, toilets and seating places must be improved. The data from the authors' survey could be useful for the peri-urban national parks development as green spaces for promoting health among all demographic groups of local inhabitants.
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Tihonova, Mariya, Tatyana Simankina, and Aida Kormishova. "Environmental aspects of the theme park development in the Russian Federation." E3S Web of Conferences 244 (2021): 10040. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124410040.
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Recreation and leisure are of paramount importance in human life. This article makes a comparison of different recreational areas categories. The main focus of this research is the current situation of Russian amusement and theme parks market. A comparison of Russian and European theme parks, their attributes, qualities, popularity and revenue is given. The research uses data gathering, analysis and synthesis to illustrate the insufficiencies of theme park development in the Russian Federation. The completed research suggests that Russia severely lags behind other European countries in terms of theme park quantity and quality. Factors that contribute towards this insufficiency are revealed in the conclusion of this research.
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Büttner, Michèle. "Wald wird Park – ein Essay | Forests become recreation parks: an essay." Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen 156, no. 7 (July 1, 2005): 239–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3188/szf.2005.0239.
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Urban forest areas with a high density of users and visitors is increasingly cared for and take on the character of parks:view axes are set out, individual trees that are remarkable are tended and undergrowth cleared so that visitors can feel safe and comfortable. Functions and features, formerly associated with gardens and parks, are thus finding egress in the forest. Are urban forests being transformed from wood providers to parks? The present essay compares features and functions of recreation forests around Berne and Zurich with those of formal gardens and parks.
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VERNIHOROVA, N. V. "PARKS IN THE FIELD OF INCLUSIVE NATURE MANAGEMENT." Economic innovations 23, no. 1(78) (March 20, 2021): 29–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.31520/ei.2021.23.1(78).29-40.
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Topicality. Today, the concept of inclusion is widely used in socio-economic aspects of people's lives, including in the organization of urban space. The implementation of the principles of inclusion in the field of nature management has great potential in the field of park management. At the moment it is known about the creation of the first inclusive park in Ukraine in the Dnieper. Its creation is based on the principles of affordable and safe recreation in the park for children with disabilities. Therefore, based on the role of parks as an element of public space, it is important to highlight the main opportunities and goals of their use in the field of inclusive nature management. Aim and tasks. The purpose of the article is to analyze and summarize the features of inclusive nature management in general purpose parks. Research results. The introduction of an inclusive approach in the field of nature management is based on solving the problems of accessibility to ecosystem services of all segments of the population. Due to the vulnerability and high level of destruction of artificial ecosystems, certain environmental regulations must be met in the field of park management. These requirements are created in accordance with the specifics of the park's ecosystems and their intended use. Some types of city parks, such as: arboretums, botanical gardens, zoos, parks-monuments of landscape art, in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine", are classified as objects of protection. Thus, the quality of ecosystem services in these areas to some extent depends on the implementation of environmental requirements. Conclusion. The study outlines the essential differences between socio-economic and natural inclusion. The main goals of the park facilities within the framework of the implementation of the inclusive approach are outlined. The positive consequences of the expansion of recreation parks and moderate recreation in urban areas are highlighted.
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Eagles, P. F. J. "Governance of recreation and tourism partnerships in parks and protected areas." Journal of Sustainable Tourism 17, no. 2 (March 18, 2009): 231–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669580802495725.
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Mokina, Albina, Anna Mokina, and Evelina Vereshchagina. "Small forms in the landscape of modern urban city parks." E3S Web of Conferences 273 (2021): 06006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202127306006.
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Today, the culture of modern parks and landscaping is relevant and rapidly developing. A modern park is not just a green area for recreation in the spatial environment of the city, it is a zone of comfort, aesthetics, ecology, engineering innovations, landscape design, sports and walks, a world of interests, it is a harmony of nature, space, small architectural forms. The article analyzes a number of modern Russian parks from the point of view of the spatial organization, mass and cultural recreation places, the scale of territories and volumes, recreational areas for their intended purpose, landscaping and regional aspects. The author also considers the methods of creating an aesthetically harmonious territory, built with smooth transitions from human-made objects to wildlife. The task is to identify the main trends in the organization of the spatial environment of the city park, taking into account the aesthetics of the architectural complex, to track how effectively regional projects of landscaping are implemented in practice. A modern park is a comfortable public all-year-round universal space.
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He, Bing, Jinxing Hu, Kang Liu, Jianzhang Xue, Li Ning, and Jianping Fan. "Exploring Park Visit Variability Using Cell Phone Data in Shenzhen, China." Remote Sensing 14, no. 3 (January 21, 2022): 499. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs14030499.
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Exploring the spatiotemporal characteristics of park visitors and the “push and pull” factors that shape this mobility is critical to designing and managing urban parks to meet the demands of rapid urbanization. In this paper, 56 parks in Shenzhen were studied in 2019. First, cell phone signaling data were used to extract information on visitors’ departure locations and destination parks. Second, the bivariate Moran’s I and bivariate local Moran’s I (BiLISA) methods were used to identify the statistical correlation between the factors of the built environment and the park recreation trips. Finally, linear regression models were constructed to quantify the factors influencing the attractiveness of the park. Our study showed the following: (1) Recreation visitors at large parks varied significantly among population subgroups. Compared with younger adults, teenagers and older adults traveled lower distances and made fewer trips, and in particular, older adults of different genders differed significantly in park participation. (2) Recreational trips in large parks were related to the functional layout of the built environment around their residence. In areas with rich urban functions (e.g., southern Shenzhen), trips to large parks for leisure are more aggregated. (3) The findings reinforce the evidence that remote sensing data for urban vegetation can be an effective factor in characterizing park attractiveness, but the explanatory power of different vegetation data varies widely. Our study integrated the complementary human activity and remote sensing data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of urban park use and preferences. This will be important for future park planning.
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Referowska-Chodak, Ewa. "Plans for the development of infrastructure and tourism activities in landscape parks under the State Forests’ administration." Forest Research Papers 76, no. 4 (December 1, 2015): 377–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/frp-2015-0037.
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Abstract The aim of the study was to present plans (up to 2030) for the development of infrastructure and tourism activities in the Polish landscape parks located in the area of the State Forests’ administration. At the end of 2013, a survey was conducted the results of which were verified and their analysis completed in 2014. The questionnaire was sent to the directorates of all 122 parks. 70.5% of the directorates replied to the open question inquiring about their plans and demands for tourist activities (including educational tourism) and recreation. These were then correlated to parks in areas under the State Forests’ administration. The most commonly proposed/planned actions by the directorates in cooperation with the Forest Districts are: construction of new educational paths (in 41.9% of parks), maintaining the existing ones (24.4%) and the organization of tourism/recreation and educational events (22.1%). The largest share of proposed/planned actions without the cooperation of the Forest Districts comes from the creation of new routes/trails, parking lots, etc. along with their equipment (36.0%), construction of tourist infrastructure (bins, benches, tables, shelters, fire circles, sightseeing towers, bridges, 18.6%) and the issuing of maps, brochures, guides or other publications (17.4%). However, it is of particular importance to take the need for nature conservation in the development of tourism and recreation in areas of landscape parks into account. The literature provides a number of helpful solutions. Furthermore, such activity requires broad cooperation supported by external funds especially between the parks, Forest Districts and municipalities. It is also important to continue the environmental education of both, visitors and locals, as well as the promotion of eco-tourism and responsible use of the environment.
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Shevchenko, Anna, and Viktoriia Shchurova. "EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE OF CREATING LANDSCAPE AREAS FOR TEMPORARY REST." Architectural Bulletin of KNUCA, no. 22-23 (December 12, 2021): 64–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.32347/2519-8661.2021.22-23.64-70.
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Optimization of the environment by means of landscaping is one of the most important scientific, social and economic tasks of today. Historical and contemporary public spaces are currently undergoing rapid change and this raises concerns about negative consequences.
The basis for writing the article were the conclusions and main provisions of scientific works of recent years. Attention paid to landscape issues at different urban planning hierarchical levels. The object is determined according to the typology of landscape and recreational objects of T. Panchenko. We present materials to clarify the requirements for the formation of parks and places of temporary recreation in the historical districts of the city in a useful article for research, authors K. Zhikhareva and Professor O. Sleptsov. The purpose of the article. Based on the analysis of landscape and recreational spaces of European cities to formulate the characteristics of temporary recreation areas in the central areas of cities. New recreational public spaces in the central areas of European cities of Poland, Austria, Latvia and Czech Republic – the result of architectural and landscape competitions. The main characteristics of the architectural and planning organization depend on the compositional features of the historical environment. Article present author's photographs of the exploration of the central zone of Warsaw. Highlighted the main requirements and restrictions from regulatory sources to ensure the physical, bioclimatic, psychological, aesthetic comfort of residents. The main characteristics of the architectural and planning organization depend on the compositional features of the historical environment. Author’s field survey of the central zone of Warsaw determined. Allocate the basic requirements and restrictions from normative sources for maintenance of physical, bioclimatic, psychological, aesthetic comfort of inhabitants. The possibility of creating universal characteristics is considered.
The issue that needs to be addressed in the reconstruction of greenery: architectural and landscape assessment to identify the compositional potential of the territory, the main functional areas and species points. For temporary recreation in the central areas of cities, small gardens and squares have the following characteristics: openness, nonlinearity and dispersion.
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ANASTASIA M., KUZICHKINA, YUYUKOV SERGEY S., BEZUGLOVA MARINA S., and DIAKONOVA ANNA N. "GEOECOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOTOURISM AND THE RECREATIONAL POTENTIAL OF NATIONAL PARKS IN TURKEY." Geology, Geography and Global Energy 82, no. 3 (2021): 93–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.21672/2077-6322-2021-82-3-093-105.
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Geoecology refers to the interdisciplinary areas of tourism that cover the largest audience. Each subject has its own geoecological features, which make it possible to form various types of tourism. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Turkey contains many geoecological factors that contribute to the development of tourism and has much to offer visitors. The country is rich in mountain ranges and valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and caves, ideal for winter and summer tourism. In addition, Turkey has many hot springs, healing waters and mud baths, which are recommended as a remedy for many diseases. Due to this, Turkey is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The study of geoecological factors of the development of recreation in the territory of the national parks of Turkey makes it possible to reveal the tourist and recreational potential of the studied territory. In this regard, the purpose of the work is to analyze the geoecological features of the national parks of Turkey. The paper uses comparative and descriptive methods of analyzing the scientific literature on the problems of research, as well as the method of determining the main geoecological factors of tourism development within the study areas. In the course of the expedition trips, the material was collected to analyze the current recreational and tourist development of the territory. The use of cartographic methods of analysis, as well as the analysis of expedition materials, allowed us to describe in sufficient detail the main geoecological features of the territory, which allow us to develop various types of recreation and tourism. On the territory of the Turkish national parks, quite diverse and unique geoecological conditions have developed, which allow for the development of a wide range of types of tourism and recreation. Taking into account the already developed tourist infrastructure, more attention should be paid to the protection of the natural environment and the development of eco-friendly forms of tourism.
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Peterson, Brian A., Ryan L. Sharp, Jessica P. Fefer, and Michael A. Brunson. "The Utility of GIS for Identifying Areas of Recreation Conflict for Targeted Interpretive Messaging." Journal of Interpretation Research 25, no. 2 (November 2020): 118–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10925872211019731.
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Past research has extensively studied interpretive messaging and visitor conflict within parks and protected areas. However, comprehensive understanding of how to identify trailside interpretive sign locations is lacking. The purpose of this study was to introduce an approach using geographic information systems (GIS) that supplements decision-making regarding sign placement. The study site was Grand Canyon National Park’s Rim to Rim (R2R) corridor. To identify sign placement locations, two analytical phases were conducted. First, GPS data loggers were distributed to visitors and their travel patterns were analyzed for spatial behaviors and spatial interactions that are known to influence the likelihood of recreation conflict. Specifically, locations with a high variance of visitor travel speeds and locations with concentrated visitor use were identified. Second, geographic data were analyzed to identify locations for a combination of features that together influence the likelihood of recreation conflict. Specifically, popular bidirectional trail segments with significant elevation change were identified. We reported these locations and areas using GPS coordinates for evaluation by future research. This research was a necessary step towards comprehensively understanding how to identify locations for interpretive signs.
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Mannapov, Ilmir Ilshatovich, and Marina Mikhailovna Novikova. "Renovative design of public parks in the cities of the far north (Western Siberia)." Interactive science, no. 6 (40) (June 21, 2019): 47–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.21661/r-497348.
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The article is devoted to the issue of the specifics of the renovation design of urban public parks and recreation areas in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra to create a comfortable living environment.
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Andreeva, Irina, Dmitry Morev, Evgeny Taller, and Ivan Vasenev. "Comparative assessment of the ecological state of Timiryazevsky district forest park zones in Moscow." АгроЭкоИнфо 6, no. 48 (December 25, 2021): 30. http://dx.doi.org/10.51419/20216630.
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The article presents the results of a comparative environmental assessment of the quality of the environment in the central and outlying zones of two forest parks, contrasting in area, types and magnitude of anthropogenic load, - the Experimental Forest Station and the Dubki Culture and Recreation Park, located in the Timiryazevsky district of Moscow. The quality of the environment in the undisturbed forest biocenosis in the center of the Experimental Forest Station corresponded to the quality of the environment in the rural areas of the Moscow Region, while the environmental situation in the outlying zones of both forest parks bordering various urban infrastructure facilities deviated to varying degrees from the conditional norm. The worst indicators of the environmental quality and forest stand conditions were noted in the recreational zones located at the III-IV stage of digression, as well as in the zones bordering the roads, within which the degree of fluctuating asymmetry of birch leaves was suspended and the cellulolytic activity of the soil was 1.5-2.5 times lower than the background. The combination of recreational and transport loads reduced the quality of the environment in the Dubki park to a critical level. Keywords: CITY FOREST, BORDERLAND, ANTHROPOGENIC LOAD, POLLUTION, RECREATION, DEGRADATION, FLUCTUATING ASYMMETRY, CELLULOLYTIC ACTIVITY, APPLICATION METHOD, AIRBORNE POLLUTION, SNOW COVER
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Grimason, A. M., H. V. Smith*, J. F. W. Parker, M. H. Jackson, P. G. Smith, and R. W. A. Girdwood. "Occurrence ofGiardiasp. cysts andCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts in faeces from public parks in the west of Scotland." Epidemiology and Infection 110, no. 3 (June 1993): 641–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0950268800051062.
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SUMMARYOne hundred faecal specimens, randomly collected from various locations within seven public parks in the west of Scotland, were examined for the presence ofGiardiasp. cysts andCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts. Eleven percent of samples containedGiardiasp. cysts and 1 % containedCryptosporidiumsp. oocysts. Occurrence data from individual parks varied from 0 to 40% forGiardiaand 0 to 2.4% forCryptosporidium. The occurrence of parasitic organisms in public parks, especially in the vicinity of children’s playing areas is a matter of concern for public health officials and regulators of leisure and recreation amenities.
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Kadnichanska, M. "Aspects of tourism and recreation development in Yavorov natural national park." Visnyk of the Lviv University. Series Geography 1, no. 43 (October 19, 2013): 38–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/vgg.2013.43.1538.
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The peculiarities of development of tourism in the Yavorov National Park. Described tourist resource potential of the park. Highlights problems and prospects of national parks for ecotourism. Key words: natural national park, eco-tourism, eco-tourism potential, natural protected areas (fund).
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Dupke, Claudia, Carsten F. Dormann, and Marco Heurich. "Does Public Participation Shift German National Park Priorities Away from Nature Conservation?" Environmental Conservation 46, no. 1 (September 14, 2018): 84–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892918000310.
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SummaryNational park management has the dual mission of protecting and conserving natural systems and providing services to visitors. These two goals are often contradictory, especially when levels of recreation and tourism increase. We studied whether and how the management of the 13 terrestrial national parks in Germany respond to increasing numbers of visitors. One to three managers from each national park completed an online questionnaire and were then interviewed by phone. We found no general strategy for managing high levels of recreational use. Adaptation to increasing visitor numbers seemed to be complex and arduous. Management options are particularly constrained by the mandatory public participation process, in which various stakeholders are involved in decision-making. Given the political pressure to make amends for restrictions imposed by designated protected areas, national park management is characterized by compromises, which results in a shift of priorities from conservation towards service provision. We argue that to maintain the balance between the dual objectives of conservation and recreation, park managers need the support of both social and biological research communities. Above all, the unique ecological merits of national parks could be more strongly highlighted to increase the general public’s acceptance of park restrictions.
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Большаков, В. Н., И. А. Кузнецова, А. В. Гилев, Л. А. Пустовалова, Е. Н. Подгаевская, and Л. Н. Степанов. "РОЛЬ ОСОБО ОХРАНЯМЫХ ПРИРОДНЫХ ТЕРРИТОРИЙ В РЕШЕНИИ ПРИРОДООХРАННЫХ ЗАДАЧ ПРИ РАЗВИТИИ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ТУРИЗМА." Biosfera 11, no. 2 (November 27, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24855/biosfera.v11i2.486.
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Presented in the paper are the results of the evaluation of current conditions of the natural complexes of special protected areas in Sverdlovsk Oblast: Regional Natural Parks «Olen’i Ruch’i», «Reka Chusovaya» and «Bazhovskiye Mesta», Mineralogical Preserve «Rzhevskiy», and State Natural Reserve «Visimskiy». Communities of plants and aqueous invertebrates and Formica rufa ants were used as bioindicators. Areas under recreation load and conditionally undisturbed areas were compared.
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Łukasik, Adam, Marzena Rachwał, and Zygmunt Strzyszcz. "Application Of Magnetic Susceptibility of Soils for Identification of Potential Sources of Secondary Dust Emmision in Urban Parks." Soil Science Annual 63, no. 4 (December 1, 2012): 34–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10239-012-0039-7.
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Abstract Urban forests and parks, besides a recreation function, play significant role in pollution removal by tree canopies. Main sources of dust emissions in cities are industry (steelworks, power plants, coking plants, cement plants) and traffic. The most of dusts, stored in tree crowns, are deposited on soil surface as litterfall (leaves, needles) or are washed into soil by stemflow and throughfall. However, certain amount of dusts can be released into atmosphere as secondary dust emission. The presented studies were conducted on areas of four urban parks and both magnetic and chemical analyses of topsoil were employed. Results show topsoil contamination by heavy metals in urban parks and cumulative role of vegetations (trees) in processes of distribution of air pollution into soil surface. Magnetic susceptibility measurements allow for discrimination of areas for being the potential sources of secondary dust emission in urban parks.
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Caymaz, Gökçen Firdevs Yücel, and Hümeyra Komar. "Analysis of Earthquake Park Design Criteria: Cases in Ataşehir and Topkapı Parks, Istanbul." Architecture and Urban Planning 17, no. 1 (January 1, 2021): 88–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/aup-2021-0009.
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Abstract Earthquake parks are open spaces where sustenance, shelter and security needs required by people to sustain their daily lives after a disaster may be addressed. In this study, the use of Ataşehir and Topkapı earthquake parks as recreation areas before an earthquake and as a post-disaster park were examined from a space design aspect using on-site observations. Standards required for earthquake parks were determined, such as land location and suitability, transportation, size and function, infrastructure systems, structural and vegetative designs, whereas evaluations of these criteria were conducted at two parks. As a result of this study, it was identified that unlike traditional parks, designing earthquake parks according to site location and suitability, transportation, size and function, infrastructure systems, structural and planting design is important for post-disaster use.
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Manning, Robert, William Valliere, and Jeffrey Hallo. "Recreational Carrying Capacity of Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge." Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management 1, no. 2 (November 1, 2010): 175–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3996/052010-jfwm-011.
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Abstract Recreational carrying capacity addresses the issue of how much and what types of recreation can be accommodated in parks and related areas without unacceptable impacts. Contemporary approaches to carrying capacity rely on formulation, monitoring, and management of indicators and standards of quality. Recreational carrying capacity of Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, located in northern New Hampshire and Maine, was analyzed using visitor surveys that employed normative theory and methods and visual simulations of a range of recreation-related conditions. Study findings suggest that indicators of quality for the visitor experience include the number of boats seen on Lake Umbagog and associated rivers, the size of boating groups, the minimum acceptable chance of seeing selected types of wildlife, and the minimum acceptable chance of catching selected types of fish. Study findings also suggest a range of standards of quality for these indicators. Recreational carrying capacity of Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge can be managed by using study findings to guide formulation of indicators and standards of quality, monitoring indicator variables, and taking management actions to ensure that standards of quality are maintained.
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Leslie, Evie, Ester Cerin, and Peter Kremer. "Perceived Neighborhood Environment and Park Use as Mediators of the Effect of Area Socio-Economic Status on Walking Behaviors." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 7, no. 6 (November 2010): 802–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.7.6.802.
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Background:Access to local parks can affect walking levels. Neighborhood environment and park use may influence relationships between neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) and walking.Methods:Self-report data on perceived park features, neighborhood environment, park use, neighborhood walking and sociodemographics were obtained from a sample of Australian adults, living in high/low SES areas. Surveys were mailed to 250 randomly selected households within 500m of 12 matched parks. Mediating effects of perceived environment attributes and park use on relationships between area-SES and walking were examined.Results:Mean frequency of local park use was higher for high-SES residents (4.36 vs 3.16 times/wk, P < .01), who also reported higher levels of park safety, maintenance, attractiveness, opportunities for socialization, and neighborhood crime safety, aesthetics, and traffic safety. Safety and opportunity for socialization were independently positively related to monthly frequency of visits to a local park which, in turn, was positively associated with walking for recreation and total walking. Residents of higher SES areas reported an average 22% (95% CI: 5%, 37%) more weekly minutes of recreational walking than their low SES counterparts.Conclusion:Residents of high-SES areas live in environments that promote park use, which positively contributes to their weekly amounts of overall and recreational walking.
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Bernat, Sebastian, Katarzyna Jaraszek, and Aleksandra Mękal. "Assessment of the possibility of establishing cultural parks in selected rural and small town areas in the Lublin Province." Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Administratio Locorum 21, no. 1 (March 2, 2022): 25–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.31648/aspal.7077.
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The study objective was to identify and assess the cultural landscape resources in two counties in the Lublin Province (Poland) – county of Radzyń Podlaski and county of Łęczna – and to examine the public opinion about the establishment of cultural parks within these two counties. The research procedure included an analysis of district-level planning and strategy documents, a SWOT analysis, a field inventory, and a questionnaire survey. This research was preceded by an analysis of the functioning of cultural parks in other regions in Poland. An additional goal of the study was to join the global discussion about cultural parks. The research has shown that the county of Radzyń Podlaski and county of Łęczna have great potential for creating cultural parks. However, it is necessary to improve the public awareness (particularly of local governments and property owners) about the cultural park as a form of protection and the development opportunities related to its establishment e.g. revitalisation, tourism and recreation. System-wide changes in the scope of establishment and functioning of cultural parks are also advisable.
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Anokhin, Aleksei Yu, Elena G. Kropinova, and Eduardas Spiriajevas. "Developing geotourism with a focus on geoheritage in a transboundary region: the case of the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO site." Sustainable development of the Baltic Sea Region 13, no. 2 (2021): 112–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2021-2-6.
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Recreation in conservation areas has compelled special attention amid international travel restrictions. The tension between the conservation and economic use of these territories is increasing. This work aims to find ways to optimise and modernise environmental outreach and recreation in national parks — one of the conservation area types. Geotourism is a sustainable form of tourism, which bridges the gap between conservation and recreation. Several objectives have been attained to fulfil this aim. Firstly, best practices of geotourism development in conservation areas have been analysed. Secondly, the resource potential for diversifying ecotourism events in conservation areas has been measured. Thirdly, an algorithm for a geological heritage-focused ecotour — an innovative recreation product aimed at eco-education and community outreach — has been designed. The authors view the methodology for geotour design as an instance of heritage preservation and propose a new tourist route — the Geological and Geomorphological Chronicle of the Baltic Sea. This tour acquaints sightseers with the nature of the Curonian Spit national park, a unique geological and geomorphological feature whose landscapes are a product of centuries-long human-nature interactions. Twenty years ago, in 2000, the conservation area was listed by UNESCO as a place of considerable natural significance. The field studies were carried out as part of the international project Ecotour4Natur: Ecotourism as a Tool for the Preservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage within the Lithuania-Russia cross-border cooperation programme 2014—2020. The obtained algorithm for ecological route design may benefit other national parks as well.
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Taff, Benfield, Miller, D'Antonio, and Schwartz. "The Role of Tourism Impacts on Cultural Ecosystem Services." Environments 6, no. 4 (April 9, 2019): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments6040043.
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Parks and protected areas are recognized for the important ecosystem services, or benefits, they provide society. One emerging but understudied component is the cultural ecosystem services that parks and protected areas provide. These cultural ecosystem services include a variety of benefits, such as cultural heritage, spiritual value, recreation opportunities, and human health and well-being. However, many of these services can only be provided if people visit these parks and protected areas through tourism opportunities. However, with this tourism use comes a variety of inevitable resource impacts. This current research connects potential impacts from tourism in parks and protected areas to the health and well-being aspect of cultural ecosystem services. We used an MTurk sample to record affective responses across a range of resource conditions. Results demonstrate that as tourism-related ecological impacts increased, positive affect decreased. Decreases in positive affect were more severe for park and protected area scenes featuring informal and/or undesignated social trails when compared to scenes with increasing levels of trampling/vegetation loss. Collectively, the results show that managing tourism in parks and protected areas in a manner that reduces impact is essential to providing beneficial cultural ecosystem services related to human health and well-being.
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Densmore, Patricia, and Kristine French. "Effects of recreation areas on avian communities in coastal New South Wales' parks." Ecological Management and Restoration 6, no. 3 (December 2005): 182–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-8903.2005.00235.x.
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CHETVERIKOV, B., and A. KOSTYANCHUK. "Method of mapping of the national parks and protected areas of Ukraine using GIS technology." Modern achievements of geodesic science and industry 42, no. II (September 1, 2021): 84–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.33841/1819-1339-2-42-84-91.
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Aim. The aim of the work is to create a thematic map of National Parks and protected areas of Ukraine using GIS technologies. The objectives of the work are to propose a technological scheme of mapping of National parks and protected areas of Ukraine using GIS technologies and to describe the methodology of this mapping. Method. The first step was to search for input data and analyze them. Since the data was obtained from free online services, their geometric correction did not make sense, as they were already bound in the coordinate system WGS_1984. The following 11 layers were then vectorized: nature reserves, biosphere reserves, nature parks, regional landscape parks, reserves, natural monuments, protected tracts, botanical gardens, dendrological parks, zoological parks, parks-monuments of landscape art. An attribute database with the following structure is created for each vector layer: Name – name of the protected area, Oblast – location (region of Ukraine), Area – area of the territory (ha), Type – type of protected area according to the classification. Different symbols of protected objects are designed for each vector layer. In the future, it is planned to compile an atlas of National Parks and Protected Areas of Ukraine based on the created GIS. Results. As a result of this goal, we obtained a thematic map of National Parks and protected areas of Ukraine, which consists of 11 vector layers according to the classification of nature reserves of Ukraine and contains 1204 objects for which the corresponding attribute tables have been created. Practical significance. The practical significance of this work is quite high, because orderly, systematized spatial and attributive information will: help in resolving issues of land management and recreation; improving management efficiency; to promote the provision and development of scientific activity; to improve the information and educational functioning of the objects of the nature reserve fund, etc.
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Storozhuk, Svitlana, Anastasia Iniakina, and Yulia Mustyats. "RELEVANCE OF RENOVATION OF URBAN SPACE PARKS ON THE EXAMPLE OF LUZANOVKA HYDROPARK IN ODESSA." Urban development and spatial planning, no. 80 (May 30, 2022): 378–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.32347/2076-815x.2022.80.378-388.
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The article discusses the possibility of renovating park areas in order to create public spaces, taking into account all the existing problems of this area, the wishes of residents and the foundations of sustainable development. The main objectives of the study are: to analyze the environmental, natural and anthropogenic factors of mutual influence, as well as the interaction of the relevant systems in areas with urban development, its slow development, and especially during reconstruction and renovation; to substantiate the problem of renovation of urban spaces in the ratio of city-forming zones (industrial, rural and recreational); trace the development of park areas in connection with the development of the city and determine ways to solve the problems of renovation of urban spaces; present a comprehensive architectural concept of linking park and recreation areas and development of the coast of the Odessa Bay. After analyzing the history of the emergence and development of parks in Ukraine, first of all, the historical features of the territory where the hydropark "Luzanovka" is located, the importance of this park area for various factors (environmental, social, urban planning, etc.) is revealed. The introduction of new functions in the territories of historical parks, the competent development of an urban planning structure through the renovation and rehabilitation of the territory will lead to an influx of funds and investors, and will make it possible to reproduce and maintain parks at a new historical stage. The article presents the features of the design and renovation of parks, identifies trends in the further development of the territory, presents social and environmental effects, and provides an example of a project for the renovation of the Luzanovka hydropark.
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Dobbinson, Suzanne J., Jody Simmons, James A. Chamberlain, Robert J. MacInnis, Jo Salmon, Petra K. Staiger, Melanie Wakefield, and Jenny Veitch. "Examining Health-Related Effects of Refurbishment to Parks in a Lower Socioeconomic Area: The ShadePlus Natural Experiment." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17 (August 21, 2020): 6102. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17176102.
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Degraded parks in disadvantaged areas are underutilized for recreation, which may impact long-term health. Using a natural experiment, we examined the effects of local government refurbishments to parks (n = 3 intervention; n = 3 comparison) in low socioeconomic areas (LSEA) of Melbourne on park use, health behavior, social engagement and psychological well-being. Amenities promoting physical activity and sun protection included walking paths, playground equipment and built shade. Outcomes were measured via systematic observations, and self-report surveys of park visitors over three years. The refurbishments significantly increased park use, while shade use increased only in parks with shade sails. A trend for increased social engagement was also detected. Findings infer improvement of quality, number and type of amenities in degraded parks can substantially increase park use in LSEA. Findings support provision of shade over well-designed playgrounds in future park refurbishments to enhance engagement and sun protection behavior. Further research should identify park amenities to increase physical activity.
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Choe, Yunseon, Jiyoon Lee, and Gyehee Lee. "Exploring Values via the Innovative Application of Social Media with Parks Amid COVID-19: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Text and Images Using ATLAS.ti." Sustainability 14, no. 20 (October 12, 2022): 13026. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142013026.
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Due to the lockdown and restrictions on public activities and gatherings amid COVID-19, parks received renewed attention because of their importance and irreplaceable functions as healthy outdoor recreation. This study aims to explore the values reflected in Twitter content that discussed parks amid COVID-19 through a qualitative content analysis of text and images using ATLAS.ti. Specifically, a qualitative data (visual and textual) set of Twitter posts amid COVID-19 (from February 2020 to September 2022) that mentioned Everglades National Park was explored. The results from the social media content analysis of park values during COVID-19 revealed three themes: (1) nature, (2) recreational tourism, and (3) proximity. This study expands the application of social media via a qualitative content analysis of text and images using ATLAS.ti by providing methodological improvements. Practically, the findings of this study can also provide practitioners with useable knowledge for design strategies considering the value of protected areas as a model of sustainable destination management.
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Pippi, Luis Guilherme Aita, and Fabio Angeoletto. "Sistema de parques e corredores verdes de Raleigh, Carolina do Norte, EUA: um parque com a Cidade Dentro." Terr Plural 13, no. 3 (2019): 186–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.5212/terraplural.v.13i3.0013.
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This paper proposes to analyze the effectiveness of the Plan for the medium-sized city of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA through its planning and design of a system of Parks and Green Corridors as an example to be followed by contemporary cities, in relation to the planning and connectivity of its open space system, represented by parks, recreational areas and green corridors. In this sense, the quality of urban life of its inhabitants, free spaces, and perpetuity of the natural resources of the city of Raleigh is directly related to the opportunity of the realization of the first American plan of the network of green corridors to a capital, "A Park with a City within ", as a way to contain urban growth, minimize anthropic impacts and promote the increase of leisure and recreation areas in all areas of the city, as well as their connectivity and functionality. The effectiveness of the constitution of this integrated system, consisting of the network of green corridors, is based on the implementation and constitution of the whole plan, over a period of several years, through the outline of its characteristics, objectives, and functions. Discussions, premises, and strategies for planning, project renovation of existing structures of the park system and green corridors.
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TURYSPEKOVA, Elvira, Nurgul RAMAZANOVA, and Еmin АTASOY. "PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECOTOURISM IN THE TERRITORY OF THE KATON-KARAGAI STATE NATIONAL NATURE PARK OF THE EAST KAZAKHSTAN REGION." GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites 45, no. 4 supplement (December 30, 2022): 1560–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.30892/gtg.454spl04-975.
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National parks belong to the most significant category of specially protected natural areas in the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the important tasks of national parks is the development of ecological tourism and education, considering the nature and cultural characteristics of the territory. Katon-Karagai State National Nature Park is the largest national park in Kazakhstan in terms of area with a rapid pace of development in the field of tourism, since the geosystems of the state nature park have a diverse landscape and many attractions. The purpose of this work is to identify the most attractive areas in terms of recreation, as well as provide recommendations and proposals for the development of ecotourism in the East Kazakhstan region using the example of the Katon-Karagay State National Nature Park. Research methods - data collection and analysis, descriptive, cartographic. The results of the study can be used to develop recommendations for rationally organizing and planning in the area of recreational and tourism industry at the regional level. Conclusions are drawn about the prospects for the development of ecotourism in the territory of the Katon-Karagai State Natural National Park.
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Flowers, Elliott P., Anna Timperio, Kylie D. Hesketh, and Jenny Veitch. "Examining the Features of Parks That Children Visit During Three Stages of Childhood." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 9 (May 13, 2019): 1658. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16091658.
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Parks provide an opportunity for children to be physically active, but are rarely fully utilised. A better understanding of which park features attract children of varying ages is needed. This study examined which features are present at parks that children visit most often at different stages throughout childhood. Parents reported the park their child visited most often at three timepoints: T1 = 3–5 years, T2 = 6–8 years, and T3 = 9–11 years. These parks were then audited (using a purposely created audit tool) to capture information relating to access, activity areas and quality. Online mapping tools were also used to determine walking distance to parks and park size. Parks visited at T2 were further from home, larger, and had more road crossings, full courts, other facilities and comfort amenities such as toilets and lights than T1 parks. Parks visited at T3 were larger and had more sports ovals compared to T1 parks, and were significantly less likely to have barbeque facilities than T2 parks. Our findings suggest that as children transition from pre-school (T1), to primary school age (T2 and T3), they visit parks that have more facilities to support sport and active recreation.
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Ambaskar, Adwait, and Victor Sparrow. "Open source acoustic model development for natural and protected environments." INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings 263, no. 4 (August 1, 2021): 2184–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.3397/in-2021-2070.
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Natural quiet and the sounds of nature are important natural resources and experiencing them is an important aspect of outdoor recreation experiences. Anthropogenic sound can negatively impact these resources and diminish the benefits realized from outdoor recreation. On public lands where many types of recreation share trails and landscapes, the sounds produced by some types of recreation (e.g., motorized recreation) can negatively impact the experiences of others. To effectively manage public resources including natural soundscapes and recreation opportunities, public land and recreation managers need an understanding of the effects of recreation-caused sounds like those associated with motorized recreation. Acoustic models for recreation and protected areas provide an essential tool to help in predicting sound levels generated by these anthropogenic sources and can aid in studying the extent of potential recreation conflicts, while providing a definite direction to mitigate such conflicts. An open source outdoor sound propagation model integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lays out a good foundation for mapping visitor experience affected by sound sources like gas compressors and motorized recreation sounds. The results thus produced present a preliminary version of an outdoor sound propagation tool, to assist parks and state forest services in making important management decisions to refine visitor experience.
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McKinnon, Ross, Malcolm Bunzli, and Ray Steward. "Harry Oakman (1906–2002): A Retrospective of his Life and Work." Queensland Review 10, no. 2 (November 2003): 65–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1321816600003329.
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The vision of Harry Oakman has brought pleasure, relaxation and, at times, solace to most of us, but few know his name. As we stroll in parks among trees, shrubs and colourful flowerbeds, pass by ponds and fountains, or play bat and ball with the kids on large grassy spaces, we are giving life to his dreams.Judy CannonOn 16 June 2002 a remarkable Australian, Harry Oakman, died. The author of thirteen books on tropical and subtropical gardening, he remains the most widely read gardener in Queensland and probably Australia. He was one of the early public horticulturalists, parks department manager, landscaper, planner with probably more public open space and recreation areas designed by him in the cities of Newcastle, Brisbane and Canberra than any other parks administrator.
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Gullion, Margaret E., and Taylor Stein. "Opening the Door to Nature: Accounting for People’s Constraints to Nature-based Recreation." EDIS 2019, no. 4 (August 1, 2019): 6. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr415-2019.
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Although millions of people recreate in parks, forests, and other conservation areas in the United States every year, research shows that some are left out; not everyone takes advantage of natural areas for the numerous benefits nature-based recreation provides. Results show that many people who do not participate in nature-based recreation feel constrained by their quality of time, not the quantity of time. In other words, they're saying, "Prove to me that it's worth my time to go out in nature. Show me something cool!" Based on research conducted in Hillsborough County, Florida and similar studies, this 6-page fact sheet written by Margaret E. Gullion and Taylor Stein and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation addresses identifies strategies to improve the opportunities natural areas can provide a diverse public. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr415
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Zhuang, Qianda, Lin Wang, and Guoquan Zheng. "An Evaluation of National Park System Pilot Area Using the AHP-Delphi Approach: A Case Study of the Qianjiangyuan National Park System Pilot Area, China." Forests 13, no. 8 (July 22, 2022): 1162. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13081162.
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With the national park as an important measure of ecological protection, China has started 10 national park system pilot areas. However, the research on the comprehensive evaluation of national park construction and development is insufficient. The main purpose of this study was to establish a comprehensive evaluation index system for the pilot area of the national park system. The method of the Analytic Hierarchy Process combined with the Delphi method by ten relevant experts was used. The comprehensive evaluation index system for the national park system pilot areas was composed of the objective level and the criteria level which includes three items: natural resource conditions; research, education and recreation functions; and protection and management conditions. The indicator level involved seven items and the factor level included 31 items. Furthermore, the weight of each item in these levels was obtained through the Delphi method by the judgement of selected experts. The Qianjiangyuan National Park System Pilot Area (QNPSPA) was selected as the study case for empirical research. The score of the comprehensive evaluation of the QNPSPA was 90.801, which belongs to Grade I in the five catalogues, indicating its comprehensive construction level was very high and its protection and management measures were efficient. However, significant deficiencies also existed in the area suitability, recreation facilities and production, natural resource property rights, human landscape value and ecosystem integrity. To address these problems, five suggestions were proposed. For example, strengthening cross-administrative cooperation and communication, improving the construction of recreational facilities, etc. The evaluation framework proposed in this study could play a positive role in the construction evaluation of the pilot areas of national parks in China and is conducive to promoting the evaluation research of national parks in China and promoting the development of conservation and construction.
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Dvoretsky, A. T., V. V. Sidorova, and A. E. Maksimenko. "SOLAR GEOMETRY IN SMALL ARCHITECTURAL FORMS OF PARKS." LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN THE GLOBALIZATION ERA, no. 3 (2022): 74–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.37770/2712-7656-2022-3-74-88.
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Small architectural forms in parks are considered, which include awnings, gazebos, pergolas, and which not only allow visitors to relax in the shade, contemplating the beauty of nature, but also decorate the park. Examples of ways to protect people outdoors from the sun and heat in different countries of Southern Europe and the Middle East are given: awnings, canopies, visors and special planning of residential buildings that provide ventilation. Often the main function of awnings, pergolas, canopies is to create a shadow over recreation areas. An analysis of the shape and position of such objects, taking into account solar geometry, suggests that at any position of the sun there will be no shadow in the recreation area. The proposed method of shaping the park's solar protection objects provides protection against overheating when the average daily outdoor temperature is ≥ 21°C. The shape and location of the sunshield is designed to provide shade in the desired area for a given period of the year. To calculate the duration of insolation and design solar protection devices, a solar map is used, which is a universal tool. An example of the construction of a canopy consisting of lamellas, the positions of which provide a continuous shadow for the period of overheating from March 22 to September 22, corresponding to the territory of Crimea, is given.
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Hillier, Amy, Bing Han, Theodore S. Eisenman, Kelly R. Evenson, Thomas L. McKenzie, and Deborah A. Cohen. "Using Systematic Observations to Understand Conditions that Promote Interracial Experiences in Neighbourhood Parks." Urban Planning 1, no. 4 (December 9, 2016): 51–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.17645/up.v1i4.756.
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We analysed observations from 31 neighbourhood parks, with each park mapped into smaller target areas for study, across five US cities generated using the System for Observing Play and Recreation in the Community (SOPARC). In areas where at least two people were observed, less than one-third (31.6%) were populated with at least one white and one non-white person. Park areas that were supervised, had one or more people engaged in vigorous activity, had at least one male and one female present, and had one or more teens present were significantly more likely to involve interracial groups (p < 0.01 for each association). Observations in parks located in interracial neighbourhoods were also more likely to involve interracial groups (p < 0.05). Neighbourhood poverty rate had a significant and negative relationship with the presence of interracial groups, particularly in neighbourhoods that are predominantly non-white. Additional research is needed to confirm the impact of these interactions. Urban planning and public health practitioners should consider the health benefits of interracial contact in the design and programming of neighbourhood parks.
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Gałązka, Małgorzata. "Tourism in Kampinos National Park in the Opinion of Visitors." Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne 10, no. 2 (June 1, 2017): 28–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ers-2017-0013.
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AbstractSubject and purpose of work: This article analyses a survey of visitors in Kampinos National Park (henceforth also called Kampinos NP) in order to, among others, explore opinions on the most widely cultivated forms of tourist and recreational activity, as well as to learn about the expectations of visitors with regard to the management of the protected area in connection with the preparation of Park to ensure its accessibility for tourist and recreational purposes. Materials and methods: The study was carried out by the means of the diagnostic survey method, using a questionnaire as an instrument of research. The study group consisted of people visiting Kampinos NP. Results: For visitors, the Park terrain is an ideal place to practice mainly hiking or walking tours and recreational cycling. The park plays a significant role in primarily weekend tourism and recreation, providing a venue for recreational stays and several-hour walks taken by Warsaw agglomeration residents. Conclusions: The research showed that Kampinos NP is one of the best Polish national parks with regard to adaptations for tourism and recreation, as evidenced by one of the densest networks of hiking trails in the country and a wide offer range in terms of natural history and education. In the light of the conducted surveys it can be concluded that the areas of Kampinos NP are well suited for a variety of active tourism and recreation, and the main expectations of visitors focus on appropriate care for the natural environment and small business development.