TAF PUBLISHING

The quality and accessibility of playgrounds significantly impact the physical, social, and cognitive development of children. This study evaluates the quality of Mellat Park in Qazvin, Iran, focusing on its suitability for both healthy and disabled children. The primary objective is to assess the playground based on comfort, accessibility, safety, completeness of facilities, and leisure aspects. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, involving surveys from 60 parents of healthy children and 60 parents of disabled children. The scoring method was based on established criteria from Moore (1992) and ADA & ABA (2004) guidelines. The results indicated that the playground was classified as "sufficient" for healthy children with a score of 518, but "bad" for disabled children with a score of 395. Key findings revealed significant shortcomings in accessibility and completeness of facilities for disabled children. Recommendations include enhancing accessible routes, improving connectivity from parking areas to play areas, expanding suitable facilities, and upgrading amenities for comfort. This study underscores the need for inclusive playground designs to promote equitable play opportunities for all children.