Analysis of recreational function of chosen green spaces in the City of Zagreb – differences in visitors’ habits
This paper provides insights into the recreational function of green areas and visitors' habits in the City of Zagreb. The research is based on a conducted survey of 491 visitors, during the working week and weekends at three different green spaces: Zrinjevac (an example of a park in the city c...
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doaj-24c30be0685e43e699654f1687b0c8112020-11-25T02:14:08ZengUniversity of ZadarGeoadria1331-22941848-97102019-01-012412351Analysis of recreational function of chosen green spaces in the City of Zagreb – differences in visitors’ habitsSlaven Gašparović0Vuk Tvrtko Opačić1Nika Dolenc2University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, CroatiaUniversity of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Zagreb, CroatiaPublic institution Maksimir, ZagrebThis paper provides insights into the recreational function of green areas and visitors' habits in the City of Zagreb. The research is based on a conducted survey of 491 visitors, during the working week and weekends at three different green spaces: Zrinjevac (an example of a park in the city centre), Jarun (an example of a recreation and sports zone in the city’s periphery) and the square Trg Ivana Kukuljevića (an example of a neighbourhood park in the residential area Špansko). Apart from descriptive statistics, the results were obtained by the following statistical tools: chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test. Based on the differences determined, different types of green spaces in the city were highlighted and their recreational function was closely considered. The research outcomes indicate that there is a correlation between different types of green spaces, their recreational functions and reasons for choosing a particular green space for recreational purposes from the visitors’ point of view. The results can contribute to a better understanding of visitor habits and mobilities geared toward specific types of green spaces in Zagreb on a workday and a non-working day. They can be applied to achieving a higher quality conceptualisation of recreation supply of green spaces, as well as to the process of spatial planning and design of urban recreational zones.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/327595recreationrecreational zonegreen spacescity parksZagreb |
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Analysis of recreational function of chosen green spaces in the City of Zagreb – differences in visitors’ habits |
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Analysis of recreational function of chosen green spaces in the City of Zagreb – differences in visitors’ habits |
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Analysis of recreational function of chosen green spaces in the City of Zagreb – differences in visitors’ habits |
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University of Zadar |
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This paper provides insights into the recreational function of green areas and visitors' habits in the City of Zagreb. The research is based on a conducted survey of 491 visitors, during the working week and weekends at three different green spaces: Zrinjevac (an example of a park in the city centre), Jarun (an example of a recreation and sports zone in the city’s periphery) and the square Trg Ivana Kukuljevića (an example of a neighbourhood park in the residential area Špansko). Apart from descriptive statistics, the results were obtained by the following statistical tools: chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test. Based on the differences determined, different types of green spaces in the city were highlighted and their recreational function was closely considered. The research outcomes indicate that there is a correlation between different types of green spaces, their recreational functions and reasons for choosing a particular green space for recreational purposes from the visitors’ point of view. The results can contribute to a better understanding of visitor habits and mobilities geared toward specific types of green spaces in Zagreb on a workday and a non-working day. They can be applied to achieving a higher quality conceptualisation of recreation supply of green spaces, as well as to the process of spatial planning and design of urban recreational zones. |
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