Estudio sobre el uso del espacio público de juego del parque forestal desde la perspectiva de los niños y sus cuidadores

Abstract

This is a case study with a qualitative approach of descriptive and exploratory scope, with the objective of describing the perceptions of children and caregivers on the use of public play space in the Forestal Park in Guayaquil, an initial immersion was conducted where surveys were applied to know the perceptions on risk and protection factors in public spaces and a participatory workshop was executed to give importance to the voice of children, where they can imagine, propose, play and have a better appropriation of public play space. The main results of the research were that both adults and children consider that these spaces should have more recreational areas, the perception of safety within the park is related to the presence of parents for the children, that the games are suitable for small children and the importance of the maintenance of these areas. Key words: EARLY CHILDHOOD, PUBLIC SPACES, RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS