Provision of recreational facilities within Kasarani Neighbourhood-Nairobi

Abstract

Provision of recreational facilities in Kasarani has not met both the accessibility and adequacy demands of the residents. The neighborhood population has not been served adequately with accessible, safe, age- appropriate and properly maintained recreational facilities. The urban space is variable and competes stiffly with other land uses which seem to be more profitable to the cost-benefit analyst. The facilities require regular maintenance and initial cost outlay is rather high coupled with poor clientele who cannot afford user charges that guarantees cost recovery. This study is focused on establishing a suitable solution to the recreational facilities deficiency in one of Nairobi's peripheral district called Kasarani, located 12km North of Central Business District.