Microclimate Influences Visitor Preferences in Urban Green Spaces: A Case Study of Wisdom Park

Urban green areas offer a range of ecosystem services and recreational attractions, including the comfortable microclimate. However, the influence of microclimate conditions on visitor preferences to visit urban green space areas is still necessary to be investigated. This study aims to evaluate the microclimate conditions and their influence on visitor preferences at Wisdom Park, Gadjah Mada University. Microclimate parameters, such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, and carbon dioxide concentration, were measured daily by using automatic climate monitoring tools for 2 months to assess the thermal comfort level. The visitor preferences were evaluated by surveying 303 respondents to determine their perceptions of microclimate comfort. The relationship between perceptions of the microclimate in traveling with microclimatic conditions and comfort level was analyzed by using a descriptive approach. Results show that 78% of visitors cited the park’s microclimate as a key reason for visiting, with 89% preferring activities under tree canopies for the calm, clean air. Most visitors (85%) engaged in activities during mornings or evenings when microclimate conditions averaged 26–27ÅãC, 64–72% humidity, and a Thermal Humidity Index of 25–26, indicating moderate comfort. Popular activities included exercising (47%) and relaxing under trees (45%), with 74% of visitors staying 1–2 hours. These findings underscore the importance of microclimates in attracting visitors and shaping activity patterns, highlighting their role in urban ecosystem planning and recreational space design.

Cite this article as: K., Utami, R. N., Jihad, A. N., Harjanti, N. D., Ardiansyah, R., & Nissauqodry, S. V. (2026). Microclimate influences visitor preferences in urban green spaces: A case study of Wisdom Park. Forestist, 76, 0045, doi:10.5152/forestis.2026.25045.