REVITALISASI LAPANGAN OLAHRAGA PUBLIK SEBAGAI RUANG SOSIAL DAN INVESTASI KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT

Abstract

Public sports fields are vital infrastructure that serve as both social spaces and investments in public health. However, many public sports fields in Indonesia have experienced functional degradation due to inadequate maintenance, land-use conversion, and limited community involvement. This article examines the urgency of revitalizing public sports fields from the perspectives of public health, social cohesion, and spatial planning policies. Using a literature review approach, the article analyzes various empirical findings regarding the impact of the availability of public sports facilities on physical activity, social interaction, and community well-being. The review findings indicate that the revitalization of public sports fields based on community participation and supported by strong government policies has been proven to increase residents’ levels of physical activity, strengthen social relationships among community members, and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases. Investment in public sports infrastructure should be regarded as a development priority that provides long-term benefits for the quality of life of society.