Visitor characteristics and perceptions of Cadika Park Medan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Cadika Park is a public green space in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The
COVID-19 virus originated in Wuhan, China, in 2019 and spread throughout
Indonesia in early 2020. During the pandemic, Cadika Park became a venue where
people could engage in their daily activities while enjoying various natural
benefits that aid in restoring both physical and psychological health. This study
aims to analyze the characteristics and perceptions of visitors regarding the
management, services, and facilities of Cadika Park during the COVID-19
pandemic. The number of respondents was determined using the Slovin formula,
and a purposive sampling technique was employed to select participants. Data
analysis used a descriptive quantitative frequency table to assess visitors'
perceptions based on closed questions using the Likert Scale. The results indicated
that adult women were the predominant characteristic of visitors to Cadika Park
during the pandemic. Most visitors had jobs or were students from outside the
Medan Johor sub-district. They typically had an education level between 9 and 18
years and used motorcycles as their primary mode of transportation. Overall,
visitors positively perceived the aspects studied, with many returning to the park
frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic