ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of the playground areas under flyovers/expressways in Bangkok and the children’s point of view regarding the utilization of the areas under flyovers/expressways as playgrounds. To understand the current playground situation in Bangkok, the play patterns of the children therein were observed. Children’s need to play and their satisfaction with using the areas under flyovers/expressways as playgrounds were studied through observation, a visual questionnaire field survey, and an interview. It was found that the playground areas under flyovers/expressways in Bangkok have three main characteristics: (1) they are equipped with typical preformed play equipment surrounded by sports and adult areas; (2) the play zone has been extended naturally, and free play has been made possible; and (3) vertical movements made with the provided play equipment, such as swinging, sliding, and climbing, are the common play patterns in such areas.

摘要

本研究的目的是调查曼谷天桥/高速公路下的游乐场区域的特点，以及孩子们对天桥/高速公路下的区域用作游乐场的看法。为了了解曼谷目前的游乐场情况，观察了其中孩子们的游戏模式。通过观察、视觉问卷实地调查和访谈，研究了儿童的玩耍需求及其对使用天桥/高速公路下方区域作为游乐场的满意度。发现曼谷天桥/高速公路下的游乐区具有三个主要特点：（1）它们配备了典型的预制游乐设备，周围环绕着运动区和成人区；(2) 比赛区域自然扩大，自由比赛成为可能；