Public green areas and their use for recreational activities of Ecuadorians

Abstract

This research aims to analyze public green areas and their use for recreational activities of Ecuadorians. The World Health Organization states that recreation is a necessary activity for the maintenance and improvement of the physical and mental health of citizens, which is why public green areas are essential for cities, which improve the quality of life. of people in each city, and is part of the Sustainable Development Goals, promoted by the UN. The methodology used was framed in a documentary methodology with a bibliographic design. In Ecuador, there are numerous spaces that are part of the urban green areas where citizens recreate and enjoy their free time, such as parks, squares, squares, sports venues, among others, which over time have evolved according to the demands of the citizens themselves and also a product of the planning and management carried out by the government, which is of great importance to preserve the AVP in adequate conditions for the enjoyment and rest of the citizens. Finally, it is mentioned that the AVPs are fundamental within the national territory, and their adequate distribution and preservation contribute significantly to the development of its citizens, the preservation of these AVPs is a joint effort between the State, the private company and the citizens, since that culture, citizen identity, social and political values can be preserved and can attract economic benefits to the city.

Keywords: recreation, health, public green areas, citizen.