Discussion of public preferences for recreational river coasts in the case study of the Boğaçay

In this study, it is determined that the expectations of urban people about recreational activities relating to rivers which are one of the significant resources for cities. For this reason, river use types which are presented for recreational use of the river shores is studied and in the specialized area of Antalya, the Boğaçay River, providing ways of users? requirements are examined by protect the river ecology. For that purpose the studies, from the world and Turkey, relating to urban river systems that could serve as a model to the area are revised, information relating to the Boğaçay have been investigated and a proposal river design scenario in a questionnaire has been examined to collect users? opinion and to determine stakeholders attitudes and perceptions about the river and nature on a study area. The results of the questionnaire put to the Factor Analysis and the results of the analysis are examined with the MANOVA method. Following the study for the Boğaçay River and its surroundings users have expectations relating to the design of green space and features of this area should comprise medium density use.