ABSTRACT
Urban Open Spaces play a significant role in the life of city dwellers. They are also important places for children to play and explore, and to develop their cognitive, social and physical abilities, and emotional health. However, many researchers in Indonesia overlook the importance of Urban Open Spaces for children. A recent study showed preliminary research that was based on continuous research over three years to map the facilities and conditions of the Urban Open Spaces in Daerah Khusus Ibukota (DKI) Jakarta Province in accordance with the childrens’ needs. Data from 48 Urban Open Spaces run by the local government and private sectors were analysed utilising descriptive statistics. We found that many of the 48 Urban Open Spaces were not equipped with ‘A Variety of Spaces’, ‘Loose Parts’ and ‘Three-dimensional Layering’ facilities. We also discovered that Central Jakarta has better Urban Open Spaces for children, based on ‘desirable playground amenities’. The lack of facilities for children in many of the Urban Open Spaces in DKI Jakarta Province resulted in children having fewer opportunities to develop their abilities and potential (multiple intelligences) to the fullest.
