Satisfaction among Residents over Recreation Facilities: A Case of Kasarani Neighbourhood in Nairobi City

Abstract

Abstract:-The purpose of this study was to establish satisfaction among residents on recreational facilities in Kasarani neighbourhood in Nairobi city. The study objectives were to examine the status of the existing recreational facilities, to assess the facilities needs of the Kasarani residents, and to identify interventions necessary for the gaps established in provision of recreational facilities. Methodological approach used primary data collection involved observations and administration of questionnaires to the officials of the Nairobi County Government, interviews with the Kasarani residents and managers of the recreation facilities. The study revealed the residents were not satisfied with the status of recreational facilities provision because they were inadequate in integrated planning, urban governance, planning standards, accessibility, safety, security, hygiene, maintenance, size, variety of services offered and their appropriateness for different users. Further, the study established that the location of recreation facilities was not appropriate; they were not affordable; they were not in proximity to the residents and were not available during the leisure time for different occupation and gender. Proper guiding policies to ensure provision of accessible and adequate facilities to all in the neighbourhood are also lacking. The study recommends different social groups residing in the neighbourhood be provided with accessible, affordable and adequate recreational facilities for satisfaction of residents. Further, planning, management and policy recommendations that inculcate both institutional and technical planning approach needed to be instituted.

An Analytical Perspective of Residents’ View on the Provision of Recreational Facilities Using Warp-PLS

“…Based on the findings, they recommended policies that would help people with disabilities develop the desire to participate in recreational activities. The finding also agrees with the finding of Muiga & Rukwaro (2017) and Mohd Shobri, Abdul Rahman, & Md Saman, (2021), considering the inappropriate location of the facilities within the development plan and poor organisation of the facilities with regards to management, lack of security and safety. Though they were in good condition, but in short supply.…”

Factors influencing collective action of gated communities: a systematic review using an SES framework

“…The Wandersman et al (1987) study found that the history of community residents (A3-a) influenced the residents' enthusiasm for participating in collective actions in the community (Wandersman et al, 1987, cited in Yau, 2011; residents with a longer residence history in gated communities proved more willing to participate in collective actions. Muiga and Rukwaro (2016) discovered, moreover, that personal history (A3-a) bears a relation to residents' satisfaction for the gated-community environment, with the time of residence positively correlated with higher satisfaction.…”

“…On the other hand, Ilesanmi (2010), Muiga and Rukwaro (2016) showed that the physical environment (O1-b) proves to be the dominant predictor of resident satisfaction. In addition, the environment not only impacts the perception of residents but also affects their attitude toward participating in collective action.…”

“…Finally, the condition of community facilities (O1-b3) is also a common concern of residents in gated communities. For instance, some studies (Blandy and Lister, 2005;Muiga and Rukwaro, 2016), evaluating the expectations and needs of residents in gated communities, found that…”

Children And Youth: Inclusive-Factors In The Provision Of Recreational Facilities In Nigeria

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