Residents Perceptions of Urban Green Spaces and Park Qualities in AMAC Abuja.

Abstract

The characteristics of the parks are one of the main factors determining how the local population views urban green spaces and parks as being usable. This study examines how Abuja Municipal Area Council residents perceive the qualities and characteristics of urban green areas and parks. The study used a quantitative method using a questionnaire and a cross-sectional research design. The study sampled 430 people from the estimated 1,775,432 inhabitants of the AMAC in 2021 using Dilman's (2007) sampling method. According to the standard and service radius of the parks, the survey was conducted using stratified random sampling, with strata within 500m for small parks and 800m for larger parks, and then respondents were chosen at random. The physical characteristics were examined using eight criteria. The results show that, there are 43 urban green spaces in the research region, and based on residents' satisfaction with the parks' quality, 9.5% are extremely satisfied, 72.3% are satisfied, 7.9% are indifferent, and just 10% are dissatisfied. Additionally, it was found that 46.7% of the population is satisfied with the urban green spaces and parks, 35.6% is extremely satisfied, 9.8% is unsure, and 7.7% is not satisfied. The findings suggest that locals do have positive perceptions of the parks and green spaces in the research region, and as a result, the development of further parks and green spaces is promoted in residential communities.