A Geographic Analysis on Distribution Pattern of Parks and Gardens in Yangon City

Recreation is an essential need for human beings. At present, due to the rapid advance in
technology, a number of electronic devices for indoor recreation have widely been used in
several places, especially in urban areas. However, outdoor recreation is also important for
physical and mental relaxation for the sake of less expense of money as well as for healthy
lifestyles. Moreover, it is the most appropriate type of recreation for all lifestyles, whether male
or female, young or adult, rich or poor, single or married and so on. Therefore, this study
attempts to highlight the existing distribution pattern of some outdoor recreation sites,
particularly parks and gardens of Yangon City from geographical point of view.