The research goal was analyzing the relationship between urban open public space use and health from the perception of 30 mothers, using interviews and participant observation. It is used a referential frame where general views are reviewed on the use of the public space based on the necessities they satisfy. The results indicate that mothers use these spaces to promote health through stimulating child development simultaneously maintaining their own. Space is used mainly to promote psychological well-being rather than health in its physical term. Their needs to establish social bonds, to leave home, and their children’s socialization 1 Universidad Simon Bolivar. Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnologia del Comportamiento, EGE-113B, Apartado Postal 89000, Baruta, Caracas, Venezuela.cpasqual@usb.ve Madres, salud y espacio publico en un vecindario de Nueva York 178 Medio Ambient. Comport. Hum.,2007 needs, were the main reasons that sustain the use of public space to maintain health. In addition, obstacles that restrain these spaces use are presented. Key-words: Women, health, public spaces.