In the industrial context of Asaluyeh City, bested in Bushehr Province, in the southern coastal region of Iran, it is essential to interpret urban green spaces to promote social well-being. Accordingly, this case study identifies all public green spaces, parks, and related activities within these places to emphasize the importance of assessing the functionality and contribution of Side Park to the urban fabric. The objective of this article is to evaluate the performance of Asaluyeh City Side Park and to examine public attitudes toward its use and interactional significance. Additionally, this study examines the context of Asaluyeh City as a coastal strategic area with extensive industrial activities and surrounded by several huge refineries located on the edge of the city. The adverse environmental consequences of the stress of refineries and constraints on urban developments are of particular concern in this area. Particularly, the research highlights the necessity for a comprehensive assessment of the accessibility and role of Side Park in meeting the social needs of residents of Asaluyeh City. The methodology comprises a comprehensive examination of the urban environment of Asaluyeh City, direct observation of park users' behaviors and activities, and an evaluation of user satisfaction with the park's functionality. The findings contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the effective use of green public spaces in urban planning, particularly within the context of high levels of stress in industrial cities. Furthermore, this paper provides insights into enhancing social well-being through the presence of green public space, which can inform the enhancement of social well-being in the context of urban development.

Public green spaces play a critical role in fostering social cohesion in rapidly industrializing cities. However, empirical research on how urban residents in non-Western contexts perceive, evaluate and use these spaces remains limited, particularly in Islamic industrial cities with distinct cultural practices and urban development patterns. This study examines determinants of visitor satisfaction in Coastal Park, Asaluyeh, a rapidly industrializing Persian Gulf city. The city’s industrial character, marked by acute green space scarcity and demographic imbalances due to workforce migration, provides a distinctive context for examining urban park dynamics in Iran’s petrochemical industrial zones. Using structured questionnaires and systematic field observations, we assess factors influencing park satisfaction and the role of the park in facilitating community bonds. Results reveal that vegetation quality shows the strongest association with visitor satisfaction (r = 0.45, p < 0.001), surpassing demographic characteristics in explanatory power. The park predominantly serves group-based activities, with family gatherings representing the dominant form of social interaction, reflecting cultural preferences for communal recreation. Significant disparities emerge across men and women in satisfaction levels and usage patterns. Temporal concentration during weekend evenings is driven by extreme daytime heat, while transportation barriers limit equitable access. Statistical analyses indicate weak correlations between demographic variables and satisfaction, underscoring the primacy of experiential factors in shaping visitor perceptions. The findings provide evidence-based recommendations for culturally sensitive park design in industrial Islamic cities, emphasizing the need for infrastructure, amenities, and improved public transport connectivity to ensure equitable access across diverse demographic groups.