<![CDATA[Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan menata area lingkungan Desa Rano Jaya, kecamatan Toari, Kabupaten Kolaka, yang berdasarkan observasi awal belum memiliki bentuk taman yang jelas. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 19 juli - 13 Agustus 2026 melalui observasi, pembersihan lokasi, persiapan bahan, pembangunan pagar, penataan jalur batu, penanaman tanaman dan bunga, pembuatan dekorasi , serta perawatan awal. Pelaksana utama kegiatan adalah 13 mahasiswa KKN dengan pendampingan dosen pembimbing lapangan serta dukungan pemerintah desa dan masyarakat pada beberapa tahap. Bahan yang digunakan meliputi kayu, bambu, batu, tanaman dan bunga, ban bekas, serta botol bekas sesuai ketersediaan di lokasi. Data kegiatan dikumpulkan melalui observasi langsung, dokumentasi foto, catatan tahapan pekerjaan, laporan akhir KKN, dan rekap mingguan. Evaluasi dilakukan secara deskriptif dengan indikator yang dibatasi pada perubahan fisik yang dapat diamati. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa area. Data mengenai luas taman, jumlah tanaman, jumlah material, jumlah masyarakat yang terlibat, dan tingkat penggunaan taman tidak tercatat, sehingga dampak sosial dan ekologis jangka panjang belum dapat dinilai secara kuantitatif. Village Park Development for Environmental Improvement in Rano Jaya Village Abstract This community service activity aimed to arrenge an environmental area Rano Jaya Village, Toari District, Kolaka Regency, which, based on initial observation, did not yet have a clear park structure. The activity was conducted from july 19 to August 13, 2026 through observation, site cleaning, material preparation, fence construction, stone-path arrangement, planting, decoration, and initial maintenance. The main implementers were 13 KKN students, assisted by a field supervisor and supported by the village government and community members at several stages. The materials consisted of wood, bamboo, stones, plants and flowers, used tires, and used bottles according to availability at the site. Data were collected through direct observation, photographic documentation, work-stage notes, the final KKN report, and weekly recaps. Evaluasi used a descriptive approach with indicators limited to observable physical changes. The results show that area, previously dominated by soil, grass, and shrubs, was provided with a park boundary, stone path, vegetation, decorative elements, and simple seating. Initial maintenance was also carried out through watering and site checking. Data on park area, number of plants, quantity of materials, number of participating residents, and park use were not recorded; therefore, long-term social and ecological impacts could not be quantitatively assessed.]]>
