Formy i rozmieszczenie wydarzeń z zakresu plenerowej rekreacji twórczej w Łodzi
Forms and distribution of events for outdoor creative recreation in Łódź

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to describe the phenomenon and distribution of outdoor creative recreation in the recreational space of Łódź. The concept of creative recreation has been redefined, combining the geography of tourism and recreational geography with psycho-pedagogical theories about creativity. Using the operational definition an investigation was conducted, narrowed down to an analysis of events of outdoor creative recreation in Łódź in 2019. On its basis, its spatial distribution was analyzed. Thanks to the analysis, it was shown most commonly the nature of events was related to cultural and entertainment activities, taking place during the summer season, and were often cyclical and free of charge. Moreover, as part of the distribution analysis, it was indicated that the analyzed events were organized predominantly in green and post-industrial areas and the city center dominated. Other important locational factors of these events were also indicated. Its characteristics and the distribution of outdoor creative recreation are in line with research on the quality of urban recreational space which will translate into a better quality of life for residents. The example of Łódź, a city entered into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, allows for a discussion on the importance of the organization of urban recreational space for the development of modern cities.

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