Date of Award
Winter 1-6-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Ines Miyares
Second Advisor
Cindi Katz
Academic Program Adviser
Jochen Albrecht
Abstract
Research suggests unstructured play is important to a child's mental and physical development, and the natural world provides excellent opportunities for formative experiences. Urban environments, however, present challenges to finding and enjoying wild spaces. The potential role of public parks, supported by a small survey of college students, is discussed.
Recommended Citation
Butler, Alexander, "Opportunities for Wonder in a Public Park" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/829