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Enhancing the Value of National Gardens on the International Level: A Model Suggestion

Millet Bahçelerinin Uluslararası Arenada Değerini Artırmak: Bir Model Önerisi

Yusuf Akyol0009-0002-8324-5339
Selin Kama(BİTLİS EREN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, KANIK UYGULAMALI BİLİMLER YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0002-2707-091X
Pages
1–19
Publication Date
2026-06-29
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Overall, this study provides both a conceptual and practical framework for transforming National Gardens into sustainable, multifunctional, and competitive recreation destinations, contributing to the literature on urban park management and tourism planning.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: National Gardens have become increasingly widespread in Türkiye in recent years and offer significant potential in meeting the growing demand for open and green spaces.
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Key Findings & Data:This study aims to develop a model that may contribute to enhancing the national and international value of National Gardens in Türkiye, drawing on the example of the Royal Parks in England.
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Conclusion & Impact:Overall, this study provides both a conceptual and practical framework for transforming National Gardens into sustainable, multifunctional, and competitive recreation destinations, contributing to the literature on urban park management and tourism planning.
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⚙️Variables:Kraliyet parkları · Millet Bahçeleri · Turizm Planlama

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Objective: National Gardens have become increasingly widespread in Türkiye in recent years and offer significant potential in meeting the growing demand for open and green spaces. This study aims to develop a model that may contribute to enhancing the national and international value of National Gardens in Türkiye, drawing on the example of the Royal Parks in England. Method: A qualitative research approach was adopted, employing document analysis as a primary data collection method and limited field observations as a complementary data collection method. The collected data were analysed using content analysis. Findings: Based on the findings, a holistic model consisting of five interrelated dimensions was developed for National Gardens: (a) management and institutional structure, (b) quality and control standards, (c) sustainability and maintenance, (d) multifunctional use and recreation opportunities, and (e) monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination. The proposed model emphasizes the diversification of recreational activities, the integration of local gastronomic elements into the park experience, and the strengthening of sustainable and participatory management mechanisms. Discussion: National Gardens respond to the growing demand for urban green spaces and possess the potential to evolve into urban recreation destinations. For this reason, appropriate planning and management approaches are needed to be developed on a large scale. Overall, this study provides both a conceptual and practical framework for transforming National Gardens into sustainable, multifunctional, and competitive recreation destinations, contributing to the literature on urban park management and tourism planning.

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Amaç: Millet Bahçeleri son yıllarda Türkiye'de giderek yaygınlaşmış ve açık ve yeşil alanlara yönelik artan talebi karşılamada önemli bir potansiyel sunmaktadır. Bu çalışma, İngiltere'deki Kraliyet Parkları örneğinden yola çıkarak, Türkiye'deki Millet Bahçelerinin ulusal ve uluslararası değerini artırmaya katkıda bulunabilecek bir model geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yöntem: Birincil veri toplama yöntemi olarak belge analizi ve tamamlayıcı veri toplama yöntemi olarak sınırlı saha gözlemleri kullanılarak nitel bir araştırma yaklaşımı benimsenmiştir. Toplanan veriler içerik analizi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Bulgulara dayanarak, Millet Bahçeleri için birbiriyle ilişkili beş boyuttan oluşan bütünsel bir model geliştirilmiştir: (a) yönetim ve kurumsal yapı, (b) kalite ve kontrol standartları, (c) sürdürülebilirlik ve bakım, (d) çok fonksiyonlu kullanım ve rekreasyon olanakları ve (e) izleme, değerlendirme ve yaygınlaştırma. Önerilen model, rekreasyonel faaliyetlerin çeşitlendirilmesini, yerel gastronomi unsurlarının park deneyimine entegrasyonunu ve sürdürülebilir ve katılımcı yönetim mekanizmalarının güçlendirilmesini vurgulamaktadır. Tartışma: Millet Bahçeleri, kentsel yeşil alanlara yönelik artan talebe yanıt vermekte ve kentsel rekreasyon merkezlerine dönüşme potansiyeli taşımaktadır. Bu nedenle, geniş ölçekte uygun planlama ve yönetim yaklaşımlarının geliştirilmesi gerekmektedir. Genel olarak, bu çalışma, Millet Bahçelerini sürdürülebilir, çok fonksiyonlu ve rekabetçi rekreasyon merkezlerine dönüştürmek için hem kavramsal hem de pratik bir çerçeve sunarak, kentsel park yönetimi ve turizm planlaması literatürüne katkıda bulunmaktadır.

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Akyol, Y., Kama, S. (2026). Enhancing the Value of National Gardens on the International Level: A Model Suggestion. Uluslararası Türk Dünyası Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.37847/tdtad.1869868

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