Innovative parks, in the general sense, are a significant urban public space innovation. They are different from the traditional parks, whose key advantage is recreational, because these new-type park spaces are developed on the principles of flexibility, multiformity, and responsiveness to social needs. They integrate natural systems with human conduct and frequently result from the renovation of old industrial areas or vacant city spaces.

Rosa and Lindner (2017) observe that such parks “reinvent infrastructure as public space,” enabling experiential user encounters that redefine the relationship of people to the city. Repurposing abandoned train tracks, factories, or vacant lots into green corridors and community centers is an excellent instance of design-driven urban land-use innovation. One distinguishing feature of innovative parks is that they prioritize inclusivity, participatory practices, and sustainability. These parks are not merely limited to form or recreational uses; they also function as spaces for civic activities, environmental learning, and cultural display. Synthesizing landscape architecture with technology and public art works, innovative parks are created to reflect the identities of the places as well as greater urban challenges. Collectively, these parks are an exemplar of public space—where design, environmental systems, and civic activity converge to create robust, positive urban spaces.