Accessibility of public open space and quality of life (QoL) during pandemic COVID-19 in Medan.

Public open space (POS) is needed to maintain the community quality of life (QoL) in Medan. At the same time, accessibility becomes an essential element in the public open space during the pandemic COVID-19 to provide the community's safe and comfortable recreation area. This study aims to determine the local community's perception of the accessibility of POS and the QoL of the people of Medan City during the COVID-19 pandemic conditions with 382 respondents. The study shows that activities in the POS are very influential in improving the community's quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accessibility of the POS should not only be developed for physical healing but also to guarantee the security and comfortability of the visitor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]