Factors Influencing the Visitation and Revisitation of Urban Parks: A Case Study from Hangzhou, China

Visitors’ satisfaction and willingness to revisit urban parks are closely linked park longevity. However, few details of this relationship have been studied. We explored the factors influencing use motivating revisitation in six Hangzhou, China. Data from 600 visitors were collected over three months using a face-to-face questionnaire. These included socio-demographic data, residential personal characteristics, satisfaction, motivations for visit, other information. A hierarchical regression model was applied analyze contribution each variable visitation by users. Physical mental benefits previous positive experiences main visitation. Age distance nearest driving revisitation, they positively negatively correlated with frequency, respectively. Long-term short-term residents, who commute cycling or walking, made up majority visitors. Interestingly, features had no significant impact on revisitation. Weather time limitations major limiting parks, traffic inadequate facilities limited Our results could be useful planners as develop guidelines improve visitor promote longevity parks.