The Park of the Future – A park user’s perspective and the implications for planning and management

Australian parks provide a wide range of social, environmental and economic benefits that have lead to their being an integral part of our societal fabric: But what of the future? Will parks be able to sustain or enhance the position they currently have in our community or will it be a lesser role? There is little doubt that parks will be affected by the impacts of a changing society and built environment.

This article outlines what park users think the park of the future will look like.