Does the Urban Park Provision Fit the Social Needs of the Community? Evidence for Semarang City, Indonesia

Urban Park is a green open space in the form of social facilities that play an essential role improving quality life urban communities. This study aims to determine categories park services can fit community needs Semarang City, Indonesia, covering locations observation: Simpang Lima Park, Indonesia Kaya Pandanaran Banjir Kanal Barat and Sri Gunting Park. Data were obtained by using semi-open questionnaire from 100 users. The analysis process used scoring technique hypothetical score category. results showed “medium’ It be seen assessment 17 ideal variables, dominated “medium” category (335<=X<397). They are completeness facilities, types number trees, suitability distance between spaces, cleanliness conditions, clean air quality, wind, sun direction orientation, parks’ use for interaction, users’ interest promote parks. These indicated not yet maximum fitting needs. expected evaluation input future planning.