Sustainable development of recreational areas in Nizhnevartovsk

This paper reflects an analysis of recreational areas in Nizhnevartovsk with an account of the recreational activities of the local population. The territory of Nizhnevartovsk is situated in hypocomfortable climatic conditions. The local environment is significantly affected by anthropogenic activities, and technogenic landscapes are prevailing. Therefore, it is required to analyze the recreational potential of the territory for the well-planned design of recreational areas and the preservation of outdoor recreational resources. The arrangement of the infrastructure of recreational areas in Nizhnevartovsk is considered to be satisfactory; however, there are some drawbacks to the quality of the road network and street lighting. Furthermore, the organization of leisure activities and services does not fully meet the demands of the city residents. Underdevelopment of recreational areas requires the implementation of certain measures aimed at increasing the number of recreational areas, diversifying the types of recreation, improving the infrastructure of recreational areas, improving hydrographic resources and cleaning water bodies, as well as expanding the number of historical and natural monuments, memorials, places of cultural and historical significance, sports and recreation centers. Seven types of sociocultural recreational resources of urban areas have been identified: sports centers, entertainment centers, cultural and educational centers, public eating places, Russian bathhouses and saunas, shopping and recreation centers, monuments, and historical sites. Sustainable development of recreational areas requires a monitoring program based on GIS technologies that involve the participation of the local community, university students, and students of secondary schools to provide long-term care for green areas