Estimation of Tourism Carrying Capacity in Urban Parks,Case Study: Khaleej- Fars Park of Foulad Shahr

In this research, it was attempted to evaluate the Tourism Carrying Capacity in the Khaleej-Fars park of Foulad Shahr as one of the urban parks. The main purpose of this research is to compare the different types of tourist carrying capacity using the IUCN method and identify its weaknesses and strengths as a way to improve its management. Data was collected through field surveys, questionnaires, climatic statistics of Zarrin-Shahr Weather Station and experts' opinion. The results of using the IUCN guidelines showed that the Khaleej-Fars park with an area of 93000 square meters with a physical carrying capacity of 325872 people, has a real carrying capacity of 78183 people and an effective carrying capacity of 39091 people per year. Also, the service capacity of the park was more than the management carrying capacity. Therefore, before designing and implementing infrastructure and facilities in urban parks, it is recommended to estimate the effective carrying capacity firstly, and then designing and application of facilities in accordance with principles and in proportion to the capacity of the road.