Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi: A Historical, Recreational, and Natural Oasis of Entertainment

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https://doi.org/10.52461/jths.v4i02.3092

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Entertainment, Leisure & recreation, Jinnah Park, visitors’ satisfaction, Urban Park

Abstract

The need for outdoor recreation places is growing faster than the availability of space with and amenities, while funding is sometimes insufficient to accommodate all user requirements. Enough parks and open spaces are necessary for cities to flourish and become sustainable. Creating community parks is essential to boosting urban green areas and raising the standard of the environment. The present study was conducted with the use of a questionnaire, to examine visitors' satisfaction, regarding various factors of visitor’s satisfaction from the urban park in Rawalpindi city known as Jinnah Park Rawalpindi. These results showed that subjective evaluation, The goals of Jinnah Park are to include guests in fun, happiness, nature, and entertainment. One of Rawalpindi's busiest parks is Jinnah Park, where over half of the visitors are young people, and the bulk of tourists are still female. The people of the city make up over half of the tourists. Most tourists come for recreational purposes. Half of the population, or 63%, spends two to three hours at a park.57.1 percent of respondents wish to go on a summer vacation. Over Sixty percent of people believe that the evening is a good time to come. According to the studies, Jinnah Park in Rawalpindi is a significant location for leisure, recreation, and outdoor leisure. It also needs to improve the facilities and services to keep the market trends in focus.

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Mohammad Alam, Department of Tourism & Hospitality Hazara University Mansehra Pakistan

I am, Dr. Mohammad Alam, with 23 years of experience in the field of tourism and hospitality industry. I have worked with the Ministry of Tourism, in PAITHOM, the Ministry of Industry,  SDC from 2001-2009, I am currently working as an assistant professor at Hazara University, ranging from operations and management to training and education.

Actively involved in the tourism and hospitality field as an academician, trainer, entrepreneur, and member of various boards and committees, including the Board of Authority (BOA) of Galiyat Development Authority (GDA), member of BoS with 5 universities, and a registered tourist guide.

Saba, Department of Tourism & Hospitality Hazara University

Graduated from the Department of Tourism & Hospitality, Hazara University

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2024-12-30

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Alam, M., & Saba Jehanzeb. (2024). Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi: A Historical, Recreational, and Natural Oasis of Entertainment. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality, and Services Industries Research (JTHS), 4(02), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.52461/jths.v4i02.3092

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