Perancangan Tapak Eduwisata Berbasis Lingkungan untuk Mendukung Pengembangan Wisata di Nicole's River Park

Abstract

Nicole's River Park merupakan kawasan wisata yang dapat dikembangkan sebagai eduwisata berbasis lingkungan. Pemanfaatan potensi alam berupa sungai, danau, dan lahan hijau belum optimal karena aktivitas wisata masih didominasi oleh atraksi buatan dan rekreasi visual. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis kondisi eksisting tapak, mengidentifikasi persepsi dan preferensi pengunjung, serta menyusun rancangan tapak sebagai upaya mendukung pengembangan kawasan wisata yang berkelanjutan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif melalui observasi, wawancara, studi literatur, dan penyebaran kuesioner kepada 200 responden menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan tingkat kesalahan 7%. Analisis tapak dilakukan melalui identifikasi elemen natural dan elemen buatan sedangkan analisis persepsi menggunakan skala Likert yang diolah melalui nilai persentase, mean, dan standar deviasi. Analisis spasial dilakukan menggunakan software AvenzaMaps dan QGIS, visualisasi rancangan SketchUp dan Canva. Hasil penelitian menghasilkan konsep Belajar Alam dan Rekreasi yang mengintegrasikan fungsi edukasi lingkungan dan rekreasi alam melalui pengembangan zona edukasi tanaman, edukasi hewan, ramah air, rekreasi, serta fasilitas pendukung.

Nicole's River Park has the potential to be developed as an environmentally based educational tourism edutourism destination. However, the utilization of its natural resources, such as the river and green open spaces, has not been optimized, as tourism activities are still dominated by artificial attractions and visual recreation. This study aims to analyze the existing site conditions, identify visitors' perceptions and preferences, and develop a site design proposal to support sustainable tourism development. The research employed a descriptive method with quantitative and qualitative approaches through observation, interviews, literature review, and questionnaire distribution to 200 respondents using purposive sampling with a 7% margin of error. Site analysis was conducted by identifying natural and built elements, while perception analysis utilized a Likert scale processed through percentage values, mean scores, and standard deviation. Spatial analysis was carried out using QGIS, while the design visualization was developed using SketchUp and Canva. The results of the study produced the concept of Nature Learning and Recreation, which integrates environmental education and naturebased recreational functions through the development of plant education zones, animal education, water-friendly, recreational zones, and supporting facilities.