Table 5 Child friendly environment guidelines of neighborhood park

Category Content Reference
Physical space and facilities Approach to the park Accessibility from dwelling around the park to the park shall be good C-3, C-4
On the route from the dwelling to the park, facilities for protecting children (segregation of pedestrian and vehicle, crosswalk) shall be installed G-1, C-1, C-2, C-3
Open entrances shall be constructed to clearly recognize the entrance to the park G-1, G-2
Park entrance In addition to the main entrance, there shall be an entrance accessible to the park G-1, G-2
Obstacles for children and the disabled shall be removed and the park shall connected the exterior pedestrian passage with a difference of not more than 2 cm stepped pulley G-2, G-3, C-1, C-4
Park passage Sufficient walkways and pedestrian passage shall be secured inside the park G-1
In case of steep inclination, ramps (1/12) shall be constructed with consideration for disabled persons and children G-2, G-3, C-4
Effective passage and width (at least 1.5 m width of the entrance) shall be secured to prevent any inconvenience in wheelchair movement G-3, C-4
Pavement of the road shall be separated with different materials and colors to prevent bicycles from invading the walkway G-3, C-2
Guidance facilities Facilities for bicycle and motorcycle control and signs of entry ban shall be installed G-3, C-2
A guide map of the park facilities shall be installed on the entrance to the park in the form of drawings or words that are easily understood by children G-3, C-1, C-4
Guides should be set up to find the park from the public parking lots and public transportation facilities around the park G-3
Guidance facilities shall be installed that describe contingency plans for emergency situations in the park C-2, C-5
Bench and sitting facilities Bench and sitting facilities shall be installed to account for the physical characteristics of the child G-3, C-1, C-4
There shall be room for wheelchairs and strollers to stop in nearby the benches and sitting spaces G-3, C-2
Facilities to avoid sunlight and rain(pergola, shades, and sun shelter, etc.) should be installed G-1, G-3
Drinking fountain A drinking fountain shall be installed at a height that can be used comfortably by children and disabled persons G-3, C-1, C-4, C-5
Restroom Separated restrooms for the disabled should be installed G-1, G-3, C-4
Facilities for children, such as toilets for children, pad for replacing diapers, and infant shelters should be installed in restrooms in the park G-1, C-1, C-4
Lighting facilities Appropriate lighting should be installed considering the night use of the park G-1, G-2, C-2
Sports facilities Exercise facilities should be installed to suit the physical characteristics of children, the disabled and the elder people G-1, G-3, C-1, C-2, C-4
Facilities for a pet Convenience facilities for the pet should be established to prevent conflicts with children and minimize damage to the public area G-1, C-3
Square outdoor stage A proper size of the square for active play and walking activities should be constructed G-1, G-2
Pedestrian safety zones shall be secured through road pavement and changes in color and material for safe walking guidance of children G-2, G-3, C-2
Amusement facilities (Facilities for a child) Barrier-free play facilities for disabled children should be installed G-3, C-1, C-4
Amusement facilities should be installed that provide an acceptable level of risk and opportunity for adventure for children G-1, C-1, C-4, C-5
Amusement facilities using eco-friendly water-soluble packaging materials and eco-friendly materials should be installed G-2
Playgrounds utilizing natural elements such as plants, logs, water, sand, mud, hills and trees should be installed G-2, C-1, C-3, C-4
Rest areas for carers should be established in areas where children’s behavior can be seen C-5
Facilities for youths Access to youth facilities for disabled teenagers should be secured (2 cm or less, whether or not Braille blocks are installed, ramps outside stairs) G-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4
It should create an independent space where teenagers can chat freely and socialize with each other C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4
Space should be created for the sports activities of teenagers C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4
Multipurpose facilities Multipurpose facilities (e.g., playgrounds, badminton courts, basketball courts, and gate ballparks) should be created for different age groups G-1, C-1, C-3
Environment · scenary A natural experience space should be created for emotional stability and natural protection learning G-3, C-1, C-4
The amount of green land in the park should create a rich and beautiful landscape G-1, G-2
In order to give a sense of season and increase the rate of rust in winter, evergreen and deciduous trees should be mixed properly placed G-2
Be prepared to ensure proper shade in the summer and a proper shade in the winter G-2
Hydraulic facilities such as ponds, stream floor fountain, mural etc. should be created G-1
Operation and management Park safety Safety facilities such as CCTVs and emergency bells in dangerous spaces should be installed due to visual shielding G-2, C-2
First aid kits and fire extinguishers should be provided in case of emergency C-2, C-5
Park management Public Wi-Fi available in the park should be installed C-1, C-3
There should be a manager in charge of the park facilities and child care C-3, C-5
The wastebasket in the park should be installed and kept clean with no signs of drinking or smoking G-1
The park facilities should be kept free of doodle or signs of damage G-1, C-4, C-5