Sağlıklı Kent Bağlamında Çocuk Parklarındaki Oyun Alanları Analizi: Eskişehir Kenti Örneği

Abstract

Childhood is the first period in which an individual begins to make sense of life and gives direction to his character. Passing this period in a healthy way is important for both the individual and the society. Needs must be met for a healthy city. For this reason, the design of children's playgrounds is a necessary step for a healthy city. In the context of healthy city criteria, children's playgrounds were examined through Eskişehir city center. As a qualitative research, it is within the scope of the case study in the context of descriptive research. There is a study (Uz and Çabuk, 2006) about children's playgrounds in Eskişehir in 2006. Between 2006and 2020s playgrounds in the city center were discussed. It has been observed that the existing traditional playgrounds are for simple physical activities only. It has been determined that children are not in diversity, diversity and adequately equipped to meet their creativity, exploration and experience needs. As a result, children's playgrounds in the city center of Eskişehir were analyzed, and their compliance with the ideal design criteria according to the concept of "Healthy City" was examined, and suggestions were presented for the development of these areas.