@article{article_1650830, title={An investigation on cooling potential of micro scale parks in Antalya (Türkiye)}, journal={Journal of Agriculture Faculty of Ege University}, volume={62}, pages={365–380}, year={2025}, DOI={10.20289/zfdergi.1650830}, author={Zeğerek Altunbey, Pınar and Ortaçeşme, Veli}, keywords={Kanopi, serinletme etkisi, evapotranspirasyon, çim alan, kentsel ısı adası, kent parkları}, abstract={Objective: This study examines the cooling effect of small-scale urban parks in a Mediterranean climate. The research aims to determine the temperature differences around the parks, analyze the relationship between this effect and spatial characteristics, and evaluate the microclimatic contributions of small-scale parks. Material and Methods: Temperature measurements were taken in nine parks during the summer of 2021, and vegetation cover ratios were analyzed using satellite images. A regression analysis was performed between spatial characteristics and temperature measurements. Results: Park size and vegetation density are decisive factors for cooling distance and effect. Parks larger than 2 hectares provide an average temperature reduction of 1°C compared to their surroundings, with this effect observed at a distance of 50 meters. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of more sustainable design strategies for urban green spaces in temperature regulation and ecosystem service contributions.}, number={3}, publisher={Ege Üniversitesi}