The city and play: analysis of public spaces for playing in Assis-SP

Abstract

In this article, we present the analysis of public play spaces in the city of Assis-SP, considering their importance for the child. The discussion based on the Geography of Childhood and the Sociology of Childhood involves the relationship that society has with children when defining play spaces in the city. Hearing the children’s voice and recognizing them as subjects who must participate in the organization of the city and who develop spatiality, it was possible to identify the desires and wants in relation to the constitution of play spaces. The children presented as positive points of the play spaces the availability of green areas, the opportunity to make friends and pondered about the need for toys, their maintenance and adequate conditions for cleaning and safety, showing that the Landscapes of Childhood of the city de Assis-SP do not always live up to their expectations.

Keywords:
Child; Landscapes of Childhood; Play; City; Play spaces