INTRODUCTION TO URBAN PARKS

INTRODUCTION

Urban parks are defined as delineated open space areas, mostly dominated by vegetation and water, and generally reserved for public use. Urban parks are mostly larger, but can also have the shape of smaller ‘pocket parks’. Urban parks are usually locally defined (by authorities) as Parks. 

People involved in YOGA at Lodhi Garden

 An urban park, also known as a municipal park, public park, public open space or municipal garden. Urban parks  in cities offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality. Urban parks are dynamic institutions that play a vital in the physical well-being of residents. Common features of parks include hiking, running and fitness trails, sports field and courts, public restrooms, boat ramps and/or picnic facilities, depending on the budget and natural features available

People getting relief in their free time at Green Park

 These green spaces provided relief from urban intensity for residents and brought people together across social, economic and racial divides.