Rediseño del Parque Infantil del cantón Patate, Tungurahua

Abstract

The children's park in the Patate canton is more than just a green space; it's a public area dedicated to recreation, community gatherings, and play activities for local children and tourists visiting this Magical Town. Currently, it faces several problems related to its physical, functional, and spatial condition, such as deteriorated street furniture, accessibility issues, and, above all, an alarming sense of insecurity due to the park's poor visibi-lity, as it's located behind the Patate Coliseum. This location diminishes the quality of the public space and limits its use. With this in mind, this research aims to analyze these deficiencies not only from a technical perspective but also from a human and social dimension. The goal is to identify the main shortcomings of this space in order to esta-blish intervention criteria that will improve its functioning and integration with the urban environment. The research employs a qualitative approach, allowing for an understanding of public space through direct observation and spatial analysis from its physical, social, and urban dimensions. This involves listening to the real needs of the parents and children who live in this beautiful canton. The information obtained is systematized and analyzed to establish redesign guidelines that will revitalize the area. As a result, an architectural and urban proposal is presented that seeks to reorganize recreational spaces, improve pedestrian routes, incorporate ap-propriate furnishings, enhance safety, improve accessibility, and strengthen the park's connection to the urban fabric of the Patate canton, thus promo-ting a more inclusive, functional, and higher-quality public space for the community.