Urban green spaces are an essential element of development planning which provides multiple benefits to society. This study was carried out in an explorative manner to examine the spatial distribution of urban green spaces and develop an air quality index map in Lahore, Pakistan. It also investigates the satisfaction level among residents of ten administrative zones for maintenance, security, plantation, cleanliness, and availability of parks. For this purpose, a total of 1110 questionnaires, 111 from each zone were filled by people residing in the respective sector for more than 5 years. The results showed that green spaces had acquired 5% (88 sq. km) of the total space of Lahore, with the most land area (27.22 sq. km) available in the Iqbal zone and the least (1.22 sq. km) in the Wagha zone. The analysis revealed that 35% area of the Gulberg zone includes green spaces. There is a positive correlation between green spaces and air quality in different zones of Lahore. Walking is the most preferred mode to visit green spaces, as 57% indicated that nearest parks are within 10 min walking radius. People residing in Gulberg and Cantonment had overall high satisfaction and those living in Ravi and Shalamar zone were least satisfied with all services. Recommendations include improvement in the park management system, design of new planning standards, ensuring accessibility, and enhanced security mechanisms.

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