The Socioenvironmental significance of the Urban Green Park in the Gama Administrative Region - Federal District, Brazil

Abstract

Objetive: The socio-environmental functions of the Gama Ecological Park, in the Federal District, and its contribution to the quality of life of the local population were the reasons for the object of study.

Methodology: With a quantitative nature, this work used the systematic observation method with the help of the SOPARC application to record the profile of users and the levels of physical activity practiced at different points in the park.

Originality/Relevance: This urban park is located in a region with a shortage of green areas, and the ways in which it is used fill a gap in the literature on the topic.

Results: The research revealed that the majority of park visitors are adults (56.35%), followed by teenagers (28.37%), seniors (13.54%), and children (1.73%). There was a predominance of the male audience (73.13%) compared to the female audience (26.87). Most adults (40%) engaged in vigorous physical activities, while (59%) performed moderate activities.The results revealed an uneven use of the park, with a concentration of visitors in sports areas and a low frequency of children, the elderly, and women in other spaces. The research also identified a seasonal variation in the frequency of use, with a greater number of visitors in the dry months.

Theoretical/Methodological Contributions The theoretical and methodological contributions of the study include the application of the SOPARC method in a specific context and the analysis of the relationship between park use and the profile of visitors.

Social and Environmental Contributions – In social and environmental terms, the research highlights the importance of the Gama Ecological Park as a space for leisure, sports practice, contact with nature, and health promotion, reinforcing the need for actions that promote a more inclusive and diversified use of the park.