Parki dla psów w Warszawie – przestrzenie integracji społecznej czy subtelnej izolacji?
Dog parks in Warsaw – spaces for social integration or subtle isolation?
Sylwia DUDEK-MAŃKOWSKA
Uniwersytet Warszawski
Wydział Geografii i Studiów Regionalnych
e-mail: s.mankowska@uw.edu.pl
ORCID: 0000-0002-7844-8644
Abstract: Modern metropolises, such as Warsaw, are dynamically transforming their urban spaces to meet the evolving needs of their residents, both human and animal. One manifestation of these changes is the development of infrastructure dedicated to pets, including dog parks. The aim of this article is to analyze the distribution, accessibility, and functions of dog parks in Warsaw, as well as to assess their role in social integration and potential isolation of users. The field study included the inventory and mapping of 16 parks, as well as in-depth interviews with their users. The results showed that dog parks play a crucial role in the urban ecosystem, contributing to the building of social bonds, although they may be perceived as exclusionary spaces by those who prefer to walk their dogs freely. The article provides valuable insights into the development of pet-friendly urban infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of considering user feedback in the planning and modernization of these spaces.
Key words: dog parks, dog runs, public spaces, Warsaw, Poland
Zalecany sposób cytowania / Cite as: Dudek-Mańkowska S., 2023, Parki dla psów w Warszawie – przestrzenie integracji społecznej czy subtelnej izolacji?, Prace i Studia Geograficzne, 68.3, Wydział Geografii i Studiów Regionalnych Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa, 85–100, DOI: 10.48128/pisg/2023-68.3-06.
Wpłynęło: 30.03.2023
Zaakceptowano: 01.09.2023