Purpose. Investigate the socio-ecological conditions of existence of the recreational zone - Karpivsky Garden in the Novobavarsky district of Kharkiv for its further restoration and improvement.
Меthods. Field, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, mathematical and analytical methods of information processing, conditional interrogation method.
Results. Field research consisted of sampling of drinking water from an underground source in the garden, sampling of soil and vegetation. The study of drinking water from an underground source on the territory of Karpivsky Garden was carried out by chemical composition, quality indicators, organoleptic indicators. It is determined that the quality of drinking water meets the requirements of DSanPiN 2.2.4-171-10. The highest indicators in soil and leaf samples were determined in cities with a large amount of transport. Background concentrations of excesses are also not observed. A sociological survey of the residents of the district, who are visitors to the garden, was conducted in order to identify their desire to restore and equip the Karpivsky Garden. The questionnaire consisted of 12 questions. In restoration and improvement of the Karpivsky Garden. The variant of the organization of functional total, 20 people were interviewed. The survey showed the interest of the population of the district in the zones of a garden is offered
Conclusions. Karpivsky Garden, which is located in the Novobavarsky district of Kharkiv, currently has all the environmental and social prerequisites for the restoration and further use of it for recreation of residents of the district in case of landscaping - installation of garden equipment and reconstruction of drinking water source.