A study on the using and understanding environment by park users

Abstract

This study aims to discuss the using and understanding environment by park users based on "active approach" for the environment to bring outdoor equipment and "discernible approach" for the environment to select appropriate locations. A survey of the actual conditions of park users was conducted at eight parks located in the six wards of central Osaka City in September-October 2021 and identified 365 groups. 51 types of "active approach" can be identified among them many users bring rug for casual relaxation. 22 types of "discernible approach" can be identified among them users emphasize the natural surfaces of the canopy, floor and sides. Additionally, 151 groups of the using and understanding environment chose the environment of nature surface of canopy, floor, sides. Among them, 140 groups talk, eat or drink and take a rest. Therefore, we can confirm the using and understanding environment according to each purpose by park users.