The Effect of Natural Space from Parks on the Perception of Well-being Among Latinos of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.This dissertation seeks to explore the intricate dynamics surrounding access to, and appreciation of, natural spaces within urban parks for the Latino population in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The central goal was to examine how Latino communities engage with urban natural spaces in parks and how this ultimately affects perceived well-being. The research employed a multi-pronged methodology to capture Latino Park experiences that can lead to more effective efforts to mitigate disparities in access to high quality parks that ultimately improves health outcomes. Two surveys were conducted, one of park users at a popular park and one of a broader sample of the Latino population. Both of these surveys included photo elicitation to invoke deeper insights and emotional responses from participants that captured nuanced interactions with natural space. Content analysis was systematically applied to examine the last two park master plans for the county, allowing for evaluation of structural forces at play that impose opportunities and barriers for benefiting from green spaces in parks. Key informant interviews added a dimension for understanding Latino Park access. Along with descriptive statistics and generalized linear models, qualitative coding was used to inductively capture emerging patterns. Green spaces and parks are highly valued by the Latino community, particularly natural environments and park features that facilitate social and family connections. There was a strong connection between parks and a perceived sense of well-being for Latinos, illustrating why equitable park planning, development, and maintenance is an essential element of health equity more broadly. Recognizing the uniqueness of the Latino population in Mecklenburg County involves appreciating the multifaceted dimensions of their cultural identity, preferences, and emotional connections to green spaces in parks, shaping a distinctive and enriching experience for individuals within the Latino community. This cultural richness influences daily routines and deeply informs how individuals interact with and perceive their environments, including urban green spaces. The landscape becomes a living panorama where the cultural uniqueness of the Latino population is vividly displayed, shaping the emotional and social dimensions of their experiences that affects well-being. Policy, planning and environmental management should aim to promote equitable access to urban green spaces in parks as an opportunity to improve health outcomes for marginalized communities.