In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Geography and Urban Planning Association

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

2 M.Sc in Landscape Architecture, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

3 M.Sc Student in Landscape Architecture, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

10.30473/psp.2024.71165.2727

Abstract

The present research examines the motivations and recreational activities of people in urban-regional parks of Tabriz. This study was conducted in 4 parks (Shams, Golestan, Qonakhlar Baghi, Mirdamad) out of 8 existing regional parks, and face-to-face interviews were conducted with 120 visitors about their most important motivation for coming to the park and doing the activities. The results of the research showed that having fun, being with family, getting rid of stress, and walking were the most important motivations for people to go to regional parks. Also, the most important activities of the respondents, in order of priority, included morning sports, landscape photography, and group sports. Chi-square test was used to know the relationship between different types of activities with the mentioned parks, and the result of the analysis showed that Golestan Park is more suitable for sedentary activities such as mental games, Mirdamad Park for active activities such as Amusement park and morning sports, Qonakhlar Baghi Park were suitable places for family activities and finally Shams Park for social activities such as gathering with friends. Applying the findings of this research allows landscape designers and city managers to plan and design parks based on citizens' priorities. This work can be effective in increasing the efficiency of parks and encouraging people to go to parks.

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