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Urban public parks are accessible to all individuals. These green spaces offer a range of
recreational activities, such as sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails, which promote
physical activity and social interaction among people from diverse backgrounds. Parks provides
opportunities for recreational activities and facilities in the community. It also play a crucial role
in fostering the quality of life in urban areas and promoting environmental awareness.
Perception is psychological processes through the experience gained by the five senses,
individuals can process responses into positive or negative perceptions. Obtaining responses is
obtained through the stages of selection, interpretation, and reaction (Erin, & Maharani, 2018).
This research deals with the importance of community parks to the individuals who use them and
the communities that support them. The perception of people surrounding the park contributes in
improving the park. Positive perceptions of the park from the surrounding community can lead to
increased usage and maintenance of the park, ultimately resulting in a better overall experience
for park-goers. Additionally, community involvement and support can lead to increased funding
The city's cultural events were originally held at Balikbayan Park in the City of Urdaneta. Due
to poorly planned construction that negatively harmed the open green area, it was unable to fulfil
improve the urban green spaces of the park. It relies on the use of a written and photographic
survey to acquire a perception-based evaluation from the gathered general population. The
findings of the study can be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Balikbayan Park
and provide recommendations for its improvement to meet the needs and preferences of the
community. This can ultimately lead to a more enjoyable and sustainable urban green space for
Identity is a way of organizing information about the self (Clayton and Opotow 2003) and
1951). These affect research in a useful way. Recognizing how people react to their environment