Abstract
Considering the prominence of open spaces in the Covid-19 process and the selection criteria of these areas, it is a necessity to examine the use of recreation areas for physical activity. The starting point of the study is to investigate the use of outdoor recreation areas for increased physical activity, especially in the covid 19 process, in the light of demographic data. For this reason, the aim of the research is to determine the factors that affect the venue choices of users who prefer physical activity recreation areas during the covid-19 process. In this study, which was designed using a descriptive scanning design, convenience sampling was chosen from the non-probability sampling methods. The population of the research consists of adults between the ages of 18-65 residing in Konya and using recreational areas, while the sample group is 450 people. The data of the study were obtained by using the "Physical Activity Space Evaluation" scale. The scale has two sub-dimensions as constraints of venue selection for physical activity and site selection constraints. In the analysis part of the data, t-test and ANOVA tests were used for independent samples. According to the findings, it was determined that the sub-dimension of space selection differed significantly in women compared to men, and the sub-dimension on constraints differed significantly in men compared to women. As a result, it shows that the cleanliness of the area, the lighting and the well-keptness of the area in the preference of recreation areas for physical activity, the factors that affect the area preference are combined with the elements of cleanliness and security. Another result is that it has been determined that the lack of trees in the area is the most effective constraint in the selection of the place.