SURAKARTA'S SRIWEDARI PARK PRESERVATION EFFORTS AS A CULTURAL HERITAGE

Abstract

The Sriwedari Park in Surakarta is a cultural heritage area with high historical and cultural value, but it is abandoned and needs to be maintained due to prolonged ownership disputes. This research was conducted through a qualitative approach to explore the Solo City Government's efforts to preserve and revitalize Sriwedari Park despite ongoing and unresolved legal issues. Data were collected through field observations, archival documentation, and literature studies that support and align with the research focus. The research findings show that the Solo City Government began to make revitalization efforts after winning the legal dispute in 2022. The revitalization effort began with clearing the area for the construction of the Great Mosque as part of the land reuse plan. This research focuses on the importance of the government and community working together to conserve and utilize the cultural heritage area. The results of this study also successfully demonstrate that cultural preservation requires consistent and sustained attention in addressing legal and social issues.