Spatial Analysis of Urban Ecological-Based Playgrounds in the Cities of Ankara & Antalya Case Study

Taştepe T., Basbay A. M., Yazıcı Z.

JOURNAL OF TEKIRDAG AGRICULTURE FACULTY-TEKIRDAG ZIRAAT FAKULTESI DERGISI, vol.13, no.2, pp.85-95, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF TEKIRDAG AGRICULTURE FACULTY-TEKIRDAG ZIRAAT FAKULTESI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.85-95
  • Keywords: Natural place, ecological-based playgrounds, child and play, child development, CHILDREN, ENVIRONMENT
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study was conducted to analyze the properties of ecological-based playgrounds in the areas designed for children in the city structure of Turkey. The aim of the study is determine to what extent is reflected of natural elements in these areas. The study is a qualitative research design, ecological-based playgrounds have been analyzed under the titles of environmental features, play equipments and physical characteristics. It was remarked that there were no ecological- based playgrounds supporting child development not only for healthy developing children but also for the cildren with special needs.