The Potential Contribution of Sports Facilities in Urban Spaces

―Case Study of Biwako Cultural Park in Shiga Prefecture―

Abstract

Urban parks in Japan, which should have served as hubs for sports in urban spaces, do not have sufficientsports environments. Furthermore, while many urban parks are basically free to use, there are restrictions onsports such as ball games. Therefore, there is a need to promote the development of sports environments inurban spaces, including urban parks. In this study, we will grasp the actual situation regarding the presence orabsence of sports environments in urban spaces. And we will consider the possibility of introducing sportsthrough social experiments. Finally, as a case study on Biwako Cultural Park in Shiga Prefecture, we wouldlike to propose images and strategies for creating a sports environment in urban spaces.