Public and Private Greenspaces

It is a known fact that Copenhagen has an abundance of green space. The subcategories of Danish green space in Copenhagen are public and private which both have positives and negatives associated with them.  Public green spaces normally have a different setup than private green spaces do in the sense that the size difference between the two can be quite dramatic. Having a private green space is a very elite and they are very hard to come by. Typically parents will put their children's name on the list so that by the time they are in need of a private green space, they have the option available to them. The private spaces are fairly cheap but it is still an added cost to the everyday expensive life associated with living in Copenhagen. Unlike private green spaces, public are open to everyone in Copenhagen. Residents of Copenhagen are free to go there whenever they want and there is no cost associated with entering most public green spaces in Copenhagen.

The public green spaces are mostly very family friendly and inviting for children. There is typically play equipment for children and often a basketball court or some sort of other recreational equipment to entertain the teenaged youth. Depending on the park, it may be modern or a sort of fortification park; these tend to be more simplistic. Private green spaces in Copenhagen seem to be just the opposite from public green spaces. They are often very small are nicely decorated. They are not generally child friendly and are mostly used as a private escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. There is limited space in private green spaces as they are usually found in the form of private gardens. The private gardens are typically beautifully manicured and a lot of care is taken to make them feel like home. This sense of ownership is absent when talking about public green spaces. Public are maintained by the city and anyone can use the facilities. Walking around the public spaces, it was evident that some park users had a lack of respect for the facilities and had tagged the equipment and walls with graffiti. Despite this rarity, most Danes really enjoy their green space whether it be private or public. Green space in Copenhagen is definitely aged to come by but immensely appreciated by residents of Copenhagen and visitors as well.