Addressing the issue of safety in parks and open
space is a complex task. The problem cannot be
solved by design alone or by any one single action.
What is required to create and maintain safer park
spaces is an integrative strategy involving design,
programming, maintenance and citizen involvement.
The key finding in park safety research shows that
there is a connection between park and reccreation
use and safety: where people use parks in a positive
way and in substantial numbers, all people feel more
secure.
The factors that explain these findings emphasize the
importance of greenery in improving community and
personal wellness. Time spent in natural surroundings
relieves mental fatigue, which in turn relieves