Public urban greenspace historically is an integral part of every city. Beautiful, intricate gardens were created and utilized in popular styles (such as baroque). Some have been preserved in their original form and some have been altered to fit our current lifestyle and design. Although the design and layouts of public urban green spaces have perhaps changed, what hasn't is the ways in which these greens paces are utilized.
               Within the city of Copenhagen, there are many green spaces, ranging from vast expanses of grass and trails (such as Frederiksberg Park), to smaller "pocket parks." Larger parks such as Frederiksberg (pictured below), serve as places for the public to congregate in a social setting with friends and family, and to even meet new people. The park, like many throughout the world, also serves as a recreational area. When visiting many of the larger parks within the city we saw many joggers and of course people cycling (because it's Copenhagen). Many of these bikers and joggers were with friends and their children as well! It is a an extremely social setting and provides for a feeling of peace and calm within the bustling metropolitan setting.

              Small, pocket parks may not provide many trails and paths for recreational use, however they still provide that needed sense of peace that is so ever important to our psychological well being. Aesthetically many pocket parks are calming and still provide a social setting or say a place to read a book. Besides the important benefits urban green spaces have on us at an individual level, there is also a great importance of these greenspaces on an ecological level. Trees and plants sequester carbon, which is not only beneficial to the environment but to the people of the surrounding area as we'll, such as in Copenhagen. Parks also provide habitat for local species, and serve to absorb rain water/runoff. In a city setting with many impervious surfaces it is important to have grassy areas with soil for this reason.

                For the residents of Copenhagen, greenspaces serve as an important function to everyday life. These areas are extremely utilized and are very appreciated by the public (often kept clean and respected). The city recognizes the importance of green spaces within the urban setting, something that is not nearly as well integrated in to many cities throughout the world.