The Psychology of Leisure - A case study of

Roma Street Parklands

Lisa Williams David Levitt Megan Lennon

BACKGROUNDRoma Street Parklands......

LocationRoma Street Parkland

Category: ATTRACTION1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City, Queensland,

4000 Email: rsp@romastreetparkland.com

Website: www.romastreetparkland.com 

This oasis in the heart of Brisbane is a must see destination. With spectacular subtropical plant displays, sweeping vistas and unique artwork, Roma Street Parkland is the perfect place to go exploring - and it's only a short walk from Brisbane's Queen Street Mall.

History• Located in the heart of Brisbane

• 500m from the Queen Street Mall

• The largest subtropical Garden in the world

• Officially opened on 6 April 2001

• By – Peter Beatie (Queensland Premier)

• Robert Schwarten – Minister for Public Works

• Owned by Department of Public Works

• $72 mill to develop and create

• More than half a million people visit each year

Facilities and Amenities

Observation

• Method

Observation

• Data

Observation

• Summary of findings

Probable motivations

• Guessing motivations

Is the setting gendered

• What makes it gender specific? Is this supported by the observation data results?

Use of facility

• Use of facility for intended purpose

• Deviant behaviour:• Evidence of graffiti/vandalism• Deterred via design elements (CPTED)• Observations completed during daylight hours

due to perceptions of safety -

ECONOMIC IMPACTRoma Street Parklands and ....

• Employment - • Health – physical and mental health• Social capital contribution – skilling volunteers, socialisation• Provides Tourism traffic through the south-east corner

Responding to contemporary issues....Vertical communities, Draft Green Open Space Strategy, SEQ Regional Plan, Population Growth Management