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	City of St. Louis: Forest Park
		Forest Park, officially opened to the public on June 24, 1876, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
		Forest Park is equally significant from a naturalistic perspective.
		Forest Park is the soul of the city and its survival is essential to the future of the St. Louis region.
	stlouis.missouri.org /citygov/parks/forestpark (374 words)

	Encyclopedia: Forest Park (St. Louis)
		Forest Park in Saint Louis, Missouri, opened in 1876 and the former site of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904, is one of the large urban landscape parks created in the U.S. during the later 19th century, following the example of Central Park in New York.
		The new River des Peres in Forest Park The River des Peres is an urban river in St....
		The Saint Louis Zoological Park is a zoo in Saint Louis, Missouri.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Forest-Park-(St.-Louis) (502 words)

	Forest Park (Portland) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Forest Park west of downtown Portland, Oregon is the largest natural forest reserve within a city in the U.S., with over 5000 acres (20 km²) of old growth forest, threaded by miles of recreational trails.
		Forest Park stretches for over eight miles (13 km), overlooking the Willamette River.
		It is commonly said to be the largest city park in the United States; however, South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona, which is about 16,000 acres (65 km²) in size, has that honor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Forest_Park_(Portland) (128 words)

	City of New York/Parks and Recreation: Your Park
		The History of Forest Park dates back to 1895 when officials of Brooklyn's western district began to search for a place to develop a recreational facility for their constituents who were living in greatly overcrowded conditions.
		Because of the numerous landowners involved, the park had to be procured in 124 parcels.
		Forest Park is one of the last natural densely forested parks in New York City, abundant not only with vegetation, but wildlife and knob-and-kettle topography.
	www.nycgovparks.org /sub_your_park/vt_forest_park/vt_forest_park.html (814 words)

	Forest Glade Holiday Park
		The park consists of ten acres of flat, rich grassland set in three hundred acres of pine forest sheltered from the wind from all directions.
		The walks through the forest are captivating all year round with deer to be seen for the early risers.
		Forest Glade is open during early spring and autumn for those who prefer to see the seasons’ changing colours and throughout the summer we offer space, freedom and adventure.
	www.forest-glade.co.uk (183 words)

	AllRefer.com - Petrified Forest National Park, United States (U.S. National Park System) - Encyclopedia
		Petrified Forest National Park, 93,533 acres (37,881 hectares), E Ariz.; est.
		There are six separate "forests," with great logs of jasper and agate lying on the ground surrounded by the varied colors of endless fragments and small chips.
		Although the first known report of the petrified forests was made by Lt. Lorenzo Sitgreaves, an army officer who explored the area in 1851, they were virtually unknown until the late 1870s.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Petrifie.html (315 words)

	Saint Louis Forest Park - The 'Crown Jewel' of St. Louis
		By the 1890s, the public park was widely used for recreation with bicycle paths, baseball diamonds and lawn tennis courts.
		is connected by a highway overpass and tunnel to its new headquarters, south of Forest Park.
		Forest Park Forever was founded in 1986 to work in partnership with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry to rehabilitate and maintain the Forest Park as the "Crown Jewel" of the metropolitan area.
	www.slfp.com /ForestPark.html (458 words)

	Petrified Forest National Park - Areaparks.com
		Petrified Forest is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science.
		The park is located in northeast Arizona and features one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood.
		Also included in the park's 93,533 acres are the multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation known as the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites and displays of 225 million-year-old fossils.
	petrifiedforest.areaparks.com (108 words)

	Forestry Commission - Forests of East Anglia - Thetford Forest Park
		Situated in the heart of East Anglia, the forest is a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves providing the ideal setting for a refreshing and enjoyable day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal, bird and plant life.
		Thetford Forest Park is located on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk in the heart of Breckland in East Anglia.
		Major roads leading to Thetford Forest Park are the M11 from London, the A11 from Norwich or Newmarket and the A14 from Cambridge or Ipswich.
	www.forestry.gov.uk /website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandEastAngliaForestsofEastAngliaThetfordForestPark (266 words)

	Forestry Commission - Tay Forest Park (Scotland - Perth and Kinross)
		Tay Forest Park includes some of the most scenic areas in Highland Perthshire, where a favourable climate and rich soil have nurtured Scotland's finest forests.
		Park at the west end of the Garry Bridge and wander down through the woods towards Killiecrankie or the Linn of Tummel.
		Tay Forest Park is situated west of the A9 between Pitlochry and Dunkeld along side the River Tay and the River Tummel, beginning 12 miles north of Perth.
	www.forestry.gov.uk /website/Recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandPerthandKinrossTayForestPark (420 words)

	Forest Park, Illinois
		The Park District of Forest Park, a 15 acre park, features a beautiful, new aquatic center, and the Forest Park Public Library in its new quarters is constantly upgrading its collection and adding to its services.
		The main attraction of the Park District of Forest Park is the Forest Park Aquatic Center which opened June 1, 1996 and features two flume slides, two drop slides, a diving board, an interactive play structure, lap lanes and a zero-depth shallow end.
		The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Forest Park's oldest business organization, first called the Forest Park Businessman;s Association was organized in 1912 by local businessman and remains active today with a 21-member Board of Directors making the decisions.
	www.villageprofile.com /illinois/forestpark/forestpark.html (1374 words)

	Petrified Forest National Park
		The name of the park, and its major reason for creation, is the rich collection of petrified wood found mainly in the south portion of the park.
		Similar to the Roosevelt elk in Redwood National Park, these animals teetered on the brink of extinction early in the century.
		The park features a number of types birds, not the least of which is the raven which is common here and in other portions of northern Arizona.
	www.shannontech.com /ParkVision/PetForest/PetForest.html (1436 words)

	(GC7A37) Forest Park by flowerman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Forest Park is located North of McArthur Elementry and South of Chinquapin Recreation center.
		Parking is available in both locations and the park can be entered by way of several residental streets on the east and west.
		Lots of parking from different locations, so pick wisely, as I entered the trails from the park, I passed two side streets that had easy access to the trail system.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=31287 (466 words)

	Petrified Forest National Park: Petrified Wood
		Remnants of giant trees from ancient forests of the Triassic Period over 200 million years old, these logs turned from wood to rock after the trees were buried under layers of sand and silt.
		Most of the petrified logs in the park were from trees of the variety Araucarioxylon, large trees which reached 100 feet in height and 6-8 feet in diameter.
		In the southern section of the park lies the Giant Logs and Rainbow Forest collections of petrified wood.
	www.shannontech.com /ParkVision/PetForest/PetWood.html (551 words)

	Prince William Forest Park (National Park Service)
		Effective October 16, 2005: Prince William Forest Park is pleased to announce that contractors are currently installing a new waterline.
		Established in 1936, Prince William Forest Park, Located in Prince William County, Virginia, is the largest protected natural area in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region at over 15,000+ acres.
		The park serves as the largest example of eastern piedmont forest in the National Park System (one of the most heavily altered ecosystems in North America).
	www.nps.gov /prwi (331 words)

	Green Ridge State Forest
		Rich in history, the forest was once the site for the Carroll Furnace, originally built as part of a steam powered saw mill in the 1830's.
		In this area are parking areas, an accessible hunting area for the disabled, scenic overlooks and adirondak shelter.
		The forest is noted for its population of white-tailed deer, wild turkey and squirrel.
	www.dnr.state.md.us /publiclands/western/greenridge.html (1159 words)

	Portland Parks & Recreation - Forest Park
		Various setbacks delayed the formation of the forested park, including rumors of oil existing in the hillside, until the City Club of Portland undertook a feasibility study which it published in 1945.
		The 30-mile Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is part of the region’s 40-Mile Loop system that links Forest Park to pedestrian and trail routes along the Columbia River to Gresham, through southeast Portland, along the Willamette Greenway, and back to the Marquam Trail in southwest Portland.
		The park was named for Lewis F. Linn, the U.S. Senator from Missouri from 1834 until his death in 1843, who was the author and advocate of the Donation Land Act which gave free land to settlers in the Oregon Territory.
	www.parks.ci.portland.or.us /NaturalAreas/Forest.htm (1551 words)

	Arizona - Petrified Forest National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The park boundaries have been extended twice, in 1932 and 1970, to include a large area of the Desert to the north but there are no trails into this region although back-country camping is allowed.
		The park road turns due south, crosses the interstate and a branch of the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe railway, and passes through the petrified region.
		Rainbow Forest: The area with the most densely-scattered petrified wood is Rainbow Forest, near the south park entrance.
	www.americansouthwest.net /arizona/petrified_forest/national_park.html (734 words)

	Saint Louis Forest Park Map
		Saint Louis Forest Park Map - Numbers in Red represent the Criterium Course for the St. Louis Marathon Trials, April 6, 2003.
		Forest Park was dedicated at a large public ceremony on June 24, 1876 - the year the nation celebrated its centennial anniversary.
		The 1874 survey by Julius Pitzman showed that Forest Park consisted of 1,371.75 acres, and today it is still one of the largest urban parks in the country.
	www.slfp.com /SLFP-FPFEmap.htm (1416 words)

	Pennsylvania State Parks - Cook Forest - PA DCNR
		Cook Forest's "Forest Cathedral" of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark.
		The Clarion River is the eastern border of the park and is popular for canoeing and rafting.
		A special fishing pond stocked with trout is by the park office and is available for use by children 12 and younger and people with a disability.
	www.dcnr.state.pa.us /stateparks/parks/cookforest.aspx (1779 words)

	Petrified Forest National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona features one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood.
		Also included in the Park's 93,533 acres are the multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, archeological sites and displays of 225 million-year-old fossils.
		Park hours are from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, with longer hours during the summer.
	www.desertusa.com /pet (569 words)

	Forest Park Georgia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Forest Park provides many services and recreational opportunities to its citizens.
		The City of Forest Park is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes you to apply for our available positions!
		Forest park is a prime location for Atlanta workers who want an easy commute into the city.
	www.forestparkga.org (253 words)

	Colorado State Parks
		The ultimate in rugged Colorado, the Colorado State Forest offers visitors 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks and alpine lakes - a true backcountry hiking, camping or hunting experience.
		If you want to get away from the crowds to camp near turquoise mountain lakes, catch fish and enjoy the unspoiled natural landscape Colorado is famous for, Colorado State Forest is for you.
		With soaring peaks, mountain lakes, vast stretches of forest and solitude, this is classic Colorado.
	parks.state.co.us /?parkID=57&action=park (635 words)

	Welcome to Forest Park Golf Course
		Located in the heart of Valparaiso, Forest Park Golf Course can definitely be defined as a "must play" course.
		Forest Park is consistently rated one of Northwest Indiana's best public courses.
		From its natural settings and llong stretches of "flatlands" on the front nine to the hills and woods of the back nine, this course is a challenge for any golfing enthusiast.
	www.forestparkgolfcourse.com (177 words)

	Parks, Recreation & Forestry
		The Parks Division's 105 parks serve as the anchor for city neighborhoods.
		More than 12 million residents and visitors to St. Louis each year visit the jewel of the Parks Department, Forest Park.
		Sitting in the heart of the downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza and the Morton D. May Amphitheater command a dramatic view of the Old Court House and the Gateway Arch.
	stlouis.missouri.org /citygov/parks (295 words)

	Forest Park - Introduction
		Near the end of the 19th Century, when the tract was being logged for building materials and fuel, a Unitarian minister named Thomas Lamb Eliot had a vision that preserving this land was important to the future of Portland.
		Through his prompting, in 1899 the newly-formed Municipal Park Commission invited John Charles Olmstead of Brookline, Massachusetts to study the area for possible preservation.
		Drawing its spirit from Forest Park, this journal encompasses the city that surrounds the park, an environment presently enduring rapid population growth, along with raucous, though usually well-planned, development, where I work at living deliberately the last quarter of my life.
	www.cddc.vt.edu /host/weishaus/Forest/Intro/Intro.htm (402 words)

	Forest Park Community Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Forest Park is a suburb of Chicago, Illinois with 15,688 residents.
		Forest Park borders Oak Park, River Forest, Maywood, Broadview, North Riverside and Berwyn.
		Forest Park Community Network is brought to you by the Forest Park Public Library and NorthStarNet, the regional information network of the Suburban Library System.
	fpshome.northstarnet.org (77 words)

	ForestPark
		Winding through second growth Douglas fir forest that harbors a wide variety of wildlife and native plant species, hikers and joggers are delighted with the seasonal displays of spring wildflowers and fall colors.
		Brochures and some trail maps are available from Portland Parks and Recreation.
		Located in Washington Park, the zoo exhibits over 500 species of animals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
	www.parks.ci.portland.or.us /Trails/40MileLoop/ForestPark.htm (381 words)

	Kentucky Department of Parks - Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Named for the tiny Pennyroyal plant found in the woodlands surrounding this resort, Pennyrile Forest is the perfect back-to-nature hideaway.
		The resort offers a newly expanded 18-hole par-72 golf course, set in a oak-pine forest.
		Enjoy mountain biking on trails in the adjoining Pennyrile State Forest.
	parks.ky.gov /resortparks/pf/index.htm (118 words)

	School profiles: Forest Park
		Forest Park Elementary teaches and challenges the whole child.
		The Forest Park Star Team works to provide a learning environment that utilizes the district's Best Practices.
		Forest Park Elementary focuses on the district and state
	www.pps.k12.or.us /schools-c/profiles?id=152 (340 words)

	COOK FOREST ONLINE travel magazine, Cook Forest Pennsylvania travel information, vacations, lodging, actitivites, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		People from all over the world travel to Cook Forest, which is near the Allegheny National Forest, to experience breathtaking nature scenery, catch glimpses of the wildlife, hunt and fish, float down the river on canoes, cross-country ski, and spend time with friends and family.
		Bordered by the beautiful Clarion River, the Cook Forest State Park is known for virgin white pine and hemlock timber stands.
		It's also known for its excellent fishing streams and ponds, plus hundreds of miles of hiking trails that wind their way through the forest, including the Baker trail, which runs from Pittsburgh to the Allegheny National Forest, and the Rachel Carson trail.
	www.cookforest.com (392 words)

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