Özet:

Recreational activities are part of the leisure time industry. Today, the demand for recreational activities, especially in cities, is increasing. Therefore, the importance given to the creation of recreational areas in cities and nearby surroundings of cities is also increasing. Relationships between the socio-demographic status of the recreation participants and demand can be important in determining the investments to be made. Therefore, this study aims to identify the recreational demands of the local people and to explain the differences between their socio-demographic characteristics. The research universe is the local population living in the Bilecik city. Research methods have been used. The first method of data collection is implemented. The data is easily collected with the sample method and face-to-face conversations. In the study, factor analysis, t-test and ANOVA test were applied. According to the factor analysis results, the local population has open-air, urban, sports and outdoor recreational demands. According to the results of the ANOVA and t test, there have been significant differences between income levels, education levels and vocational groups, gender and civil status variables and recreational demand factors.

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