The purpose of this study is to clarify the children's recognition of river space and nature of the region by utilizing their images. The results obtained are as follows. 1. Children are recognizing the river and nature by experiencing activities on river space. 2. Children are recognizing the route to shore by understanding the location of river space. 3. The children's recognition of river space is influenced by the park on the shore and embankment. This study gives suggestions to the preparation of waterside space in considering children's growth.