“Merry Go P.A.R.K.” was triggered by the young people during past youth exchanges organized by Onestin, inspired by their traveling and learning experiences in different places around Europe with Erasmus+. Sharing stories with peers, they realized that many of their best memories are linked to urban parks. The benefits on social life, entertaining and personal growth made them reflect upon the diversity and universality of parks as a recreation space and proposed a research on the influence of parks in our daily lives. In childhood, who doesn't remember the joy of running through parks with friends, trying to catch butterflies or playing hide-and-seek? But with time, we forget the magic that lies just beyond our doorstep: parks and urban jungles. They are places of diversity, not just in terms of flora and fauna, but also in terms of people: students, families and tourists all come together in the same space. In recent times these parks are becoming less attractive to people due to lack of free-time, distractions by consumerism, social media or safety concerns. The project meant to rediscover the importance of these green spaces, to take a break from concrete, to breathe fresh air, to interact with nature and to create lasting memories with our loved ones. According to the European Environment Agency’s publication on sustainability transitions, around 72% of the EU's population live in urban areas, thus there is a growing need to optimize the use of available space. The extension of suburbs and economic, environment or social issues often come along: deforestation, traffic increase, water and air quality, risk of exclusion, discrimination, criminality and others. Urban public spaces make up between 2 and 15% of land in city centers in Europe, there are approximately 100,000 parks and open spaces, covering more than 3 million hectares in total. The greenness of European cities has increased by 38% over the last 25 years, with 44% of Europe’s urban population currently living within 300 meters of a public park. The challenge communities face is to keep these public parts attractive, functional and safe, aspects that are often forgotten, not prioritized or simply resourceless. According to the WHO “Urban green spaces and health” article, urban green spaces, such as parks, playgrounds, urban forests, tree-lined streets, riverbanks can promote mental and physical health in urban residents by providing psychological relaxation and stress alleviation, stimulating social cohesion, supporting physical activity, reducing exposure to air and noise pollutants and providing microclimate regulation.“ These parks offer a range of recreational activities, such as walking, cycling, picnicking, and playing games. They host community events and festivals, bringing people together and strengthening community bonds. Urban parks are the most commonly widespread places for intergenerational and interspecies encounters. According to the European Environmental Agency in their “Who benefits from nature in cities?” article, millions of citizens rely on public parks for their daily exercise, leisure activities and cultural events. Accessible green areas are especially important for children, the elderly and people with lower incomes, many of whom have limited opportunities for contact with nature or culture. Recognition of the need to maintain or increase publicly accessible urban greenspaces, particularly for minoritized and marginalized groups is reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals #3 and #11, and its importance has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to rekindle the essence of parks, celebrating their influence on society, culture, nature and human well-being. Objectives Play: to empower 30 participants from 5 different countries during 8 activity days towards a better sense of safety, physical health, well-being and self awareness, in harmony with the benefits of urban parks, focusing the importance of interactivity and nature in the learning processes Arts: to provide the participants space and tools in order to rediscover the history and the value of parks, with focus on different forms of arts, linking cultural identity from the past and present, as well as tangible and intangible elements of Cultural Heritage from each participant country Respect: to provide the participants with hands-on experiences in the local park, meant to develop their practical skills and attitudes towards sustainable development, by engaging in activities based on intercultural dialogue, active citizenship and environmental awareness, involving 30 young people from 5 different countries and more than 200 members from the local community of Onesti Knowledge: To enhance Diversity, Inclusion and European Citizenship, engaging the participants with active tasks in order to value the individual experiences and community spirit around the concepts of social growth and urban development with regards to safe and accessible parks