Soundscapes of Urban Parks in Cities with Populations of Over 100,000 in the Silesian Voivodeship

The article presents the results of soundscape assessments conducted in urban parks Silesian Voivodeship. Voivodeship is characterised by a high degree industrialisation and greatest population density Poland. studies were all cities voivodeship with populations over 100,000 citizens. This selection was determined based on acoustic maps that are prepared for citizens as required law, fact role frequently marginalised context city life. goal to define an objective appeal assessment method centres. Measurements carried out 34 located centres 12 cities. A-weighted sound levels LAeq 107 measuring points streets adjacent them. Differences presented each studied park streets. Minimum maximum values subsequently point. Significant differences minimum given locations found despite minor values. It also discovered though may often exhibit LAeq, there other factors influence soundscapes.