The study of functionality of the city garden named Solidarność in Rzeszów

Abstract

The aim of the study was to identify the spatial factors, affecting on the functionality of the City Garden named Solidarność. Own field observations and a survey among visitors in the park were conducted. It was noted that the City Garden was used by people sitting on benches or strolling along the paths, coming with the children to the playground and treating the garden as a communication way. More people rested in weekdays than off from work, and a maximum of visits were in the afternoon hours. People most often rested in a slightly sheltered from the sun and not exposed to the birds. Respondents, the current state of the Garden assessed as appropriate, but they postulated the change the surface of the Garden, the solve the problem of nesting birds, to bring more decorative small architecture and flowerbeds, as well as the construction of a dog toilet. Respondents negatively referred to the construction of the fence and closing the park from dusk till dawn.