Neighborhood parks are designed to serve the recreational and social needs of residents living in their immediate vicinity. These parks typically offer basic amenities like play structures for children, benches, open grassy areas, and sports courts, providing convenient opportunities for passive recreation, relaxation, and informal community interaction.
Typical Size
1–3
Typical Length of Visit (Hours)
0.5–1.5
Typical Access
Neighborhood parks should be easily accessible by way of the city’s sidewalks and local streets with no physical barriers or busy streets restricting access. Neighborhood parks should have street parking nearby.
Watts Serenity Park.
Typical Amenities
Infrastructure
Typical Architectural Elements
Guidelines for Neighborhood Park
Zones
Casual Use Areas
Zones
Recreation Areas
Zones
Programmable Gathering Areas
Zones
Natural Systems
Context
Park Supportive Uses
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
Infrastructure
Bike Parking
Wayfinding
Universal Wayfinding Signage
Infrastructure
Comfort Facilities
Infrastructure
Accessible Van Parking and Drop-Off
Infrastructure
Shared Parking
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Infrastructure
Safe Crossings
Seating is abundant and variedAccessible dropoff is located near the main entranceCasual use space connects back into neighborhoodNatural area buffers adjacent residential uses
Wayfinding
Gateways (Primary & Secondary)
Connectivity
Internal Walking Trail
Connectivity
Safe Routes / Passages
Context
Streetscape Enhancements
Connectivity
Street Grid Connectivity
Design
Context
Connectivity
Wayfinding
Infrastructure
Zones
Architectural Elements
Guidelines for Neighborhood Park - Architecture
Architectural Recipe
(1-3) Small Elements
Sample Outcomes
