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Reconsidering the conventional approach of transport planning, transport stake-holders have recently begun to shift their focus from the private car towards sustainable transport systems, among which walking is included. Planning and design of walking infrastructure is a complex process as pedestrian movements are affected by a variety of parameters. The present research aims at the investigation of the pedestrians’ perception regarding the parameters which are considered significant for an effective pedestrian network. Towards this purpose, a comprehensive analysis of the walking conditions in a Greek medium-sized city was conducted through an extensive questionnaire survey (including a sample of over 1000 valid questionnaires) on selected sidewalks and walkways in the city center of Larissa, Greece.