Evaluation of local and supralocal roles of parks in the urban spatial setting: a case study of central park in Olsztyn

Green areas, increasingly often designed among buildings, play an important role in any agglomeration. Parks can performvarious functions. Most often, they serve as greenery, which seems to be in an acute shortage in urbanised areas. In addition, parks inscribe themselves into transportation networks, including footpaths, bikeways and streets. They can be used as venues for cultural or artistic events, but also as recreational and educational areas. The influence of adopted solutions can have a broader or narrower scope. When making a decision to implement a particular solution, it is advisable to analyse various aspects of a planned investment project. This paper presents an approach to the evaluation of the role of parks in urban settings.