Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity
Urban parks significantly enhance the urban residents' quality of life, offering spaces for recreation that positively impact physical and mental well-being. This comprehensive study, involving 400 diverse respondents, delves into urban park usage, visitor preferences, and attributes, shedding...
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| description | Urban parks significantly enhance the urban residents' quality of life, offering spaces for recreation that positively impact physical and mental well-being. This comprehensive study, involving 400 diverse respondents, delves into urban park usage, visitor preferences, and attributes, shedding light on their crucial role in urban planning and community welfare. Demographic factors such as age, gender, religion, education, and health were analyzed, underscoring the importance of inclusive park design. Most participants frequented parks, favoring walking, biking, and motorbikes for transportation. While accessibility generally received positive feedback, some respondents faced challenges due to long travel times, hinting at potential distribution disparities. The study also explored willingness to pay for park access, revealing varying pricing opinions and aiding in sustainable park management decisions. Satisfaction levels varied across parks, with higher scores associated with diverse green spaces, well-maintained facilities, and safety measures. Preferences were influenced by factors like distance and cost. Structural diversity analysis highlighted varying degrees of diversity among parks, emphasizing the importance of diverse amenities, accessible design, and sustainable management practices. These insights offer valuable guidance for urban planners and park authorities to address community needs and foster well-being and community connection in urban spaces. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e3bcd7799b7e4e5186626c7b0bac12072025-08-20T02:39:51ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks2577-44412024-12-0112455857910.1016/j.ijgeop.2024.11.001Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversityAnirban Baitalik0Arnab Kumar Chakraborty1Tanmoyee Bhattacharjee2Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, Midnapore City College, Midnapore 721129, West Bengal, India; Corresponding author.Arnab Kumar Chakraborty, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068, IndiaTanmoyee Bhattacharjee, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore 756019, Odisha, IndiaUrban parks significantly enhance the urban residents' quality of life, offering spaces for recreation that positively impact physical and mental well-being. This comprehensive study, involving 400 diverse respondents, delves into urban park usage, visitor preferences, and attributes, shedding light on their crucial role in urban planning and community welfare. Demographic factors such as age, gender, religion, education, and health were analyzed, underscoring the importance of inclusive park design. Most participants frequented parks, favoring walking, biking, and motorbikes for transportation. While accessibility generally received positive feedback, some respondents faced challenges due to long travel times, hinting at potential distribution disparities. The study also explored willingness to pay for park access, revealing varying pricing opinions and aiding in sustainable park management decisions. Satisfaction levels varied across parks, with higher scores associated with diverse green spaces, well-maintained facilities, and safety measures. Preferences were influenced by factors like distance and cost. Structural diversity analysis highlighted varying degrees of diversity among parks, emphasizing the importance of diverse amenities, accessible design, and sustainable management practices. These insights offer valuable guidance for urban planners and park authorities to address community needs and foster well-being and community connection in urban spaces.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2577444124000509urban parkspark usage patternspark accessibilitypark amenitiesperceived benefitsstructural diversity |
| spellingShingle | Anirban Baitalik Arnab Kumar Chakraborty Tanmoyee Bhattacharjee Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks urban parks park usage patterns park accessibility park amenities perceived benefits structural diversity |
| title | Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity |
| title_full | Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity |
| title_fullStr | Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity |
| title_short | Urban amusement parks of Midnapore (West Bengal, India): Utility, accessibility and structural diversity |
| title_sort | urban amusement parks of midnapore west bengal india utility accessibility and structural diversity |
| topic | urban parks park usage patterns park accessibility park amenities perceived benefits structural diversity |
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