park intended to provide recreation for children may include a playground. Specific features such as riding trails may be included to support certain activities. Some seating is often provided. Some parks in the UK and elsewhere have a "Happy to Chat" bench, a bench with a sign on it with wording such as "Happy to chat bench. Sit here if you don't mind someone stopping to say hello".

The design of a park may determine who is willing to use it. Walkers might feel unsafe on a mixed-use path