The Niños Héroes de Chapultepec El Rodeo Park is located in Colima, Mexico, and was originally part of the lands of the La Estancia hacienda. However, during the 20th century, due to urban development and population growth in the western region, the land was transformed into an urban park. Nevertheless, accelerated urbanization and environmental degradation have increased the need for efficient management of this space, which currently lacks protection and essential conservation actions necessary for sustainability and social cohesion in cities. This study presents a literature review on the zoning of urban parks with a historical and socio-environmental approach, aiming to identify planning methodologies and strategies that integrate environmental and social criteria into landuse planning. Through a systematic review of scientific literature, international regulations, and case studies, the study analyzes approaches that consider the provision of ecosystem services, social appropriation of space, and community integration. The findings highlight applicable strategies that can be replicated to optimize territorial planning and strengthen the environmental resilience of urban parks in the state of Colima. This research contributes to the development of a methodological framework applicable to various urban contexts, promoting a sustainable balance between social demands and the conservation of the natural environment, in addition to implementing the relevant regulations to create a zoning map and propose the protection of an area of environmental and historical value.
Keywords: Urban parks, Zoning, Sustainability, Socio-environmental planning, Participatory zoning, Ecosystem services, Heritage conservation, Urban resilience.