Investigation of recreation potential in river environment in the case of Aşık Veysel recreation area

The rapid and uncontrolled development in industry brings with it the damage caused to nature.This situation affects living spaces and people over time.Especially people who share the crowded city life need nature integrated areas to meet their recreational needs. Water used for industrial wastes, sewage wastes, transport channels or energy production sources all over the world; As a result of the ecological consciousness that has developed in recent years, it forms the basis of many urban development projects.These projects are sometimes based on habitat renovations, sometimes social activities and sometimes sportive activities.However, on all these foundations, the coasts of the river turn into an active or passive recreation area and become a center of attraction for the city and its inhabitants. In this study, the positive effects of rivers on the concept of recreation are discussed and detailed in the case of BornovaAşıkVeysel Recreation Area.