INTERPRETATION SYSTEM PLANNING OF URBAN RECREATIONAL PARK BASED ON THE HUMANISM IDEA——A Case Study of Xiaoyaojin Park in Hefei City
LI Dong-he1,2, LU Song1,3, ZHAO Yu-zong1
1. Department of Urban & Resources Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China;
2. Department of Tourism Management, Anhui University, Hefei 230039, China;
3. College of Territorial Resource and Tourism, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, China
Abstract According to users' types, Urban Parks can be classified into two categories, which are Urban Tourist Parks and Urban Recreational Parks. Urban Recreational parks are important spots for city residents' daily recreation. Moreover, Urban Recreational parks take multiple functions in the cities, such as improving residents' living quality, strengthening residents' consciousness about environment protection, history and culture, and social responsibilities, carrying out scientific education, and constructing harmonious society. However, because Urban Recreational Parks do not aim to attract exotic tourists, they are often neglected and considered unimportant. No research work has been done about the interpretation system of Urban Recreational Parks up to date. It is thought that perfect interpretation system be premise and instruments for Urban Recreational Parks to carry out those functions mentioned above. And also, constructing a perfect interpretation system in Urban Recreational Park is a practical embodiment of humanism idea in the planning and design of Urban Recreational parks. Consequently, it is necessary and urgent to plan and design interpretation system for Urban Recreational Parks based on the Humanism Idea. At first, the differences between interpretation systems in Urban Recreational Parks and generic tourists resorts are recognized. Then, the constituting of content and facilities of interpretation system in Urban Recreational Parks is offered. And also, the planning mode of Urban Recreational Park Interpretation System is designed. It is argued strongly that the characteristics of the parks and their recreationists should be analyzed before the planning and design of Urban Recreational Parks' interpretation systems. By questionnaire survey and investigation on the spot, the above mode is put into practice in the interpretation system planning and design of Xiaoyaojin Park in Hefei City.
2006, Vol. 21 
