This study explores the role of local parks in fostering a sense of home for older adults, who often contend with physical, mental, financial, and social challenges. It also introduces a novel perspective by examining local parks through the sense of home lens, a dimension largely unexplored in the literature of local green spaces and gerontology. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 participants at Isfahan’s Hasht Behesht Park, and a thematic analysis to identify the factors that influence the sense of home in green spaces. The findings identify emotional and social experiences, sense of place, and continuity of experience as central themes informing the sense of home in local parks. For example, emotional attachment and nostalgia reflect how parks evoke memories and comfort, linking past and present in meaningful ways. Social support and interaction reveal the importance of parks as spaces where older adults maintain relationships and build a sense of belonging. Additionally, sensory experiences—such as sounds, smells, and natural esthetics—reinforce emotional bonds with place. Together, these elements illustrate how local parks become deeply personalized environments that support well-being and identity in later life. Although the COVID-19 pandemic-imposed limitations on participant perceptions, psychology, behavior, and social interaction—for example, restricting perceptions of safety and accessibility of public spaces, influencing psychological well-being through heightened feelings of isolation, altering behavior due to health-related cautions, and constraining opportunities for in-person social interactions—it also highlights how local green spaces can foster social resilience. It provides insights into park design and management as personalized, sustainable, and inclusive environments that can enhance well-being, community cohesion, and nature-based solutions for healthy aging.