Optimalisasi Lapangan Voli sebagai Ruang Olahraga dan Rekreasi Masyarakat di Kelurahan Meranti Pandak Rumbai

Abstract

Sports play a vital role in maintaining health, improving quality of life, and strengthening social interaction. However, sports facilities in Meranti Pandak Rumbai Village, Pekanbaru City, remain underutilized, leading to low community participation in physical activities. Field observations revealed that only ±30% of youths exercised regularly, while the majority engaged in passive activities. This Community Service Program (KKN) aimed to revitalize the volleyball court as a community sports and recreation facility. The program applied a participatory approach through several stages, including initial observation, physical rehabilitation of the court (cleaning, edging with cement, installation of new net poles, and provision of equipment), as well as facilitating sports activities such as basic training and inter-neighborhood tournaments. The results indicated significant improvements: youth participation in sports increased from 30% to 70%, sports activities rose from once to four times per month, and three new small businesses emerged around the court. In addition, community awareness of cleanliness improved, as reflected in youth initiatives to maintain the facility. In conclusion, revitalizing the volleyball court not only enhanced sports infrastructure but also contributed to better health, stronger social cohesion, local economic opportunities, and sustainable environmental awareness within the community.