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Kano-IPA-based post-occupancy evaluation of an urban sports park for active health: a case study in Mianyang, China

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Against the backdrop of “Healthy China” and urban renewal, urban sports parks are critical public spaces for promoting residents’ active health. Taking Sanjiang Sports Park in Mianyang as a case, this study used a mixed-methods approach integrating Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) with the Kano–IPA model to evaluate spatial performance and health service functions. Based on 236 valid questionnaires, the results showed that user-oriented facility planning, safety design, and age-inclusive configuration significantly improved usage willingness and experience satisfaction. Core shortcomings included insufficient access convenience, rest facilities, and age-friendly facilities for the elderly and children. Targeted design and refined management can effectively enhance user perception, and a tiered governance model helps improve the health service capacity of public spaces. This study enriches the POE framework of sports parks and provides a reference for the optimization of health-oriented public spaces.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-72070-4

Authors: Yanwei Zhou, Ke Ni, Heng Wang

Institutions: Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts

Language: English

Topic: Facilities and Workplace Management

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690