Accessibility and usability: Green space preferences, perceptions, and barriers in a rapidly urbanizing city in Latin America

► Documented intense use of larger urban parks, particularly at night. ► Stronger preference and use of green spaces that are larger and have more amenities. ► Greater access barriers are present for women, lower-income, and peri-urban residents. ► Disparities in availability of safe and desirable green spaces in peri-urban areas. ► Higher green space use frequencies were noted for men compared to women.