pesd2025191001

	PRESENT ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Volume 19, Issue no.2/ 2025

	Title: Noise assessment in urban recreational areas - Case study: Bistrita city
	Authors : Alexandru Marius Tatar 1 Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca Faculty of Geography, Doctoral School of Geography, Romania E-mail : * Corresponding author: alexandrumarius232@gmail.com
	https://doi.org/10.47743/pesd2025192004
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	Abstract The study analyses the extent of noise pollution in urban recreation areas, focusing on the city of Bistri?a. It aims to conclude the implications of noise pollution on the health, well-being, and sustainability of urban lifestyles. The study object is the playgrounds and parks, and at such sites, a high level of noise may disrupt recreational operations and lower the overall quality of life. A sound level meter was calibrated to measure field noise at different locations and at various times by employing systematic sampling, allowing for the coverage of noise variation over the weekend. Findings indicate that noise levels exceeded the recommended limits in several areas, particularly during periods of high occupancy. These statistics underscore the need for effective noise control measures. The criticality of urban planning and policy measures is to be emphasised as the means to limit acoustic disturbances and enhance the usability of recreational surroundings. Eventually, the study proposes regular observation and intervention to create healthier and livable towns, whereby the urban areas embrace leisure and enjoyment, societal bonding, and their future feasibility.

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