Visitor experience on night recreation activities at Tunku Mahkota Ismail Centre

The rising emphasis on nocturnal recreation within urban parks has necessitated an understanding of park visitors' experience, motivation, and satisfaction. This research looks at predictors of participation in nocturnal recreation among visitors to the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Youth Centre (TMIYC) in Johor Bahru, a significant urban recreation site, and evaluates its overall recreation experience among visitors. With a quantitative design, 384 participants participated in completing structured questionnaires that measured the most critical factors influencing visitor satisfaction, including accessibility, facilities availability, security, and social interaction. Findings indicate that several factors contribute significantly to visitor satisfaction, particularly the condition of park facilities, security, and social interaction. The study discovers that well-managed environments with safe areas contribute to a satisfactory visitor experience and encourage greater participation. In addition, TMIYC's night time recreation has been proven to contribute positively to visitors' physical well-being, stress alleviation, and social attachment, which says a lot about its potential as an urban recreational area. Guests also have the opportunity to engage in various recreational activities, such as skateboarding, jogging, and cycling, which increase fitness and personal development. However, the study also identifies significant barriers that discourage full participation, for example, security concerns, inadequate lighting, and a shortage of proper facilities to accommodate the increased number of guests. Such barriers could deter potential visitors from enjoying full night recreational activities. To solve such issues, the infrastructure in the parks will have to be improved, illumination increased, and additional security features incorporated. Further, the research emphasizes that night recreation at TMIYC provides guests with excellent learning, networking, and skill acquisition opportunities, which add to the experience.