A Research on the Usage Reasons of Urban Parks: A Case Study of Amasya Courthouse Urban Park

Abstract

One of the important elements in the public open and green lands and used extensively by the people of the city is urban parks. Urban parks are usually located in the city center or close to the city center. Urban parks are shaped by cultural values, political and socio-economic structure. Urban parks offer many opportunities for urban, social, psychological, functional and recreational aspects and contribute to urban identity and urban ecology. The aim of this study is to reveal the contributions of the people in the vicinity of Amasya Courthouse Urban Park in line with the functions of the buildings, the reasons and density of the city's use of the park. There are various public institutions and organizations, educational institutions, business centers, eating and drinking places, and residential areas etc. placed near by the urban park. Within the scope of the study, a survey was conducted with 100 people face to face. As a result of the study, it was determined that the Amasya Courthouse Urban Park has the characteristic of being a meeting point and it is not used for all age groups in terms of recreational activities.

Keywords

• amasya courthouse urban park
• public open and green land
• urban park