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«“√ “√ √“™∫— ≥±‘ µ¬ ∂“𠇥™“ ∫ÿ ≠§È ” 167 ªï ∑’Ë ÛÚ ©∫— ∫∑’Ë Ò ¡.§.-¡’ .§. Úıı Abstract Public Parks Decha Boonkham Associate Fellow of the Academy of Arts, The Royal Institute, Thailand Parks or public parks refer to public areas where the government sector, most of the time local administrative agencies such as the municipalities, the provincial administration organiza- tions or tambon administration organizations have set up as recreation areas for the people in communities and cities. These parks are properties of the government, which is responsible for their maintenance. At present, the establishment of recreation areas is the direct duty of the government, but public parks in this sense may also be set up by the private sector and dedicated to the public. As for function, public parks put equal or greater emphasis on recreational activities or relaxation than on aesthetic aspect. The activities can be divided into two main types: passive recreation and active recreation. These two activities are usually in conflict; therefore, zoning is necessary. However, clear-cut zoning often leads to problems and sometimes the specification of the activities does not serve the needs of the park goers or users. Good public parks must therefore render maximum utility to the users, and they must also be beautiful. So far, the designs of public parks often cater more to the wishes of the authorities than those of the users. Designing is therefore significant. Key words : public parks, recreation, public park planning and design, children’s playground, community public parks