Evaluating the Effect of Demographic Differences on Recreational Expectations: The Case of Abant Natural Park (Bolu, Turkey)

Recreation,activities occur during leisure time, it is an essential part of modern society.Demographic differences is one of the major actors in the development of recreational activities.The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of demographic differences on recreational expectations.The study was conducted Bolu in the western Black Sea region.The study area is an important recreation resource for the surrounding territory. The study was conducted in four stages. First stage, literature study was conducted for the study.Second stage, The study area was determined and revealed features of the landscape.The study area was determined and revealed features of the landscape.Third stage, the survey was done and evaluated the results. Fourt stage, in light of the data obtained, suggestions were developed for recreational activities in the area.