The process of urbanization increases the importance of green areas in urban areas and raises the quality of life. In order to understand how city residents use green spaces and how they affect them, it is necessary to investigate their attitudes and perceptions. This work is based on quantitative methods and a questionnaire that was posted on the Internet. The sample used in the research was non-probabilistic, consisting of 182 respondents. The aim of this paper was to examine the perception and satisfaction of the inhabitants of the city of Rijeka with the green and public areas offered by the city. The data showed that the majority of respondents do not have the habit of visiting green areas, and therefore do not spend time on them. It also turned out that they are not satisfied with the arrangement and appearance of city parks. Some of the reasons why parks are not visited more often are poor landscaping and a lack of facilities such as children's playgrounds and areas for recreation and sports. Respondents also expressed dissatisfaction with the number of green areas in the city and the lack of greenery in the centre.