en Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Research Paper Research Paper <span style="font-size:10pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="color:black"><i><span style="letter-spacing:.1pt">Urban parks play a critical role in enhancing the quality of urban life by offering a range of services. This study explores public expectations regarding services provided in urban parks, using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire completed by 481 participants, while qualitative insights were gathered via semi-structured interviews with 22 stakeholders. The analysis revealed that recreational and comfort-related services are the most valued features of urban parks. Participants emphasized the importance of soft landscapes, greenery, diverse and age-appropriate play equipment, walking paths, and spaces for popular group games. Additionally, there was strong support for incorporating intellectual and educational games to enrich the park experience and promote informal learning. Findings indicate that urban park planning should prioritize recreational and welfare functions, supported by thoughtful landscape design. Enhancing features such as green spaces, play diversity, and inclusive public areas can significantly improve user satisfaction and the overall functionality of urban parks. These insights can inform urban planners and designers in creating parks that better align with community needs and preferences.</span></i></span></span></span><br> &nbsp; Urban spaces, Urban open spaces, Urban landscape, Urban green spaces, Mixed research method 0 0 http://ijaup.iust.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-11-2155-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Davood Vafadari Komarolya davood.vafadari@uma.ac.ir 180031947532846008295 180031947532846008295 No Department of Urban and Rural Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran Hossein nazmfar nazmfar@uma.ac.ir 180031947532846008296 180031947532846008296 Yes Department of Urban and Rural Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran Parya Nasiri m.nasiri3020@gmail.com 180031947532846008297 180031947532846008297 No Department of Urban and Rural Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran Narjes Sadat Barakbaf narjes.s.barakbaf@gmail.com 180031947532846008298 180031947532846008298 No University of Ferdowsi Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran Mohammad Vafadari Komarolya mohammad.vafadari@znu.ac.ir 180031947532846008299 180031947532846008299 No University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran