In order to satisfy the needs and expectations of the wider urban community, a “broader portfolio of areas” is needed, that can meet the expectations of different users, from children to older adults. The new methodological approach tested on three model areas in the city of Nitra in the housing estate Chrenová was used to establish the level of benefits provided by existing vegetation areas in urban environment in terms of recreation. In our research were analyzed vegetation data for recreation. Our results show that the assessed areas can be classified in the category of average to low provision of benefits related to recreation. Vegetation on area P1 is in good condition, mainly the quality of trees and shrubs was assessed as very good (4). Other areas (P2, P3) assessed provide only low levels of benefits derived from recreation. This was caused by some vegetation deficiencies (mainly related to horticultural and compositional aspects). Methodological approach can be used for different vegetation areas in urban environment and after suitable modifications (e.g. adding other components for assessment) also for different cultural ecosystems services.The results can be used in landscape planning documents or in other types of documents dealing with the quality of vegetation in urban environment.