Alternative locations of older people-friendly city park in Bandung City, Indonesia

Abstract

City parks play a crucial role as essential public open spaces within urban areas. Consequently, a demand exists for city parks that can cater to a diverse range of activities and accommodate individuals from various age groups, genders, and social backgrounds, with particular emphasis on the older population. These parks serve as meeting points and outlets for physical fitness, contributing to the overall well-being of the older population. However, in practice, a substantial number of older population urban residents express discontent with the quality of their city parks. Within the city of Bandung, there are twenty parks that currently do not meet the criteria for being classified as older people-friendly parks. This study is focused on identifying the precise locations of urban parks within Bandung that meet the standards of being older people-friendly. The variables under consideration encompass aspects such as location, accessibility, vegetation, lighting, and available facilities. Data collection was carried out through a survey approach and subsequently subjected to analysis using a scoring technique. The study’s findings indicate that out of the twenty parks examined, eight fulfill the criteria to be designated as older people-friendly city parks. These parks are: Cikapundung Terrace Park, Inclusion Park, Cibeunying Park, Cikapundung Riversport Park, Centrum Music Park, Tongkeng Park, City Hall Park, and Alun-Alun Ujungberug Park. Parks with scores ranging from 17 to 24 points are considered to have successfully met the senior-friendly park criteria.