In this research, clıildren playgrounds tlıat are necessary and im portant elem ents of urban life to com plem ent com m on greenspace areas vvere cvaluated in thc city of Bartın. T he im portance of playgrounds in the urban greenspace system and their national and international standards \vere exam ined. Also types, quantities, the specific layouts and qualities of existing playgrounds vvere indicated in the research. A s a result, the big gaps in the quantity and quality of the playgrounds vvere exam ined and recom m endations vvere made for future planning.