Usage Behavior and Satisfaction of Visitors With Children in a Multipurpose Public Facility

In response to Japan’s declining birthrate, this study explores the value of multipurpose public facility for visitors with children, focusing on the cultural creative base Sirius in Yamato City. A user survey revealed that Sirius is primarily used as a play space rather than a library. Over half of users engaged in cross-use of multiple facilities. Using child-oriented facilities and participating in events that involve parent-to-parent interaction were linked to higher satisfaction. From the perspective of facility spatial composition, this study clarified the importance of facility spaces that promote cross-use and interaction with other families for planning multi-purpose public facilities.