This research aims to present the direction urban river improvement should take by understanding the water-familiar activity of residents near an urban river. We carried out surveys with residents at the Oncheon River located in Busan, Korea. To understand the water-familiar activity pattern related to the characteristics of river space, the study analyzed the use state and concrete activity. As a result, it was discovered that the urban river was the site of a lot of activities related to the water indirectly, and showed a lot of activities that the space was used for spectacles and the spaciousness around the river. Therefore, when the river is maintained, it is necessary to maintain it according to residents demands that the environment around the river and the characteristics of the river space are made the best use of. Also, the use of the river space in the city should be maintained as a place to enjoy water and nature, and coexist with the city space.
