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	Parks
		The English public park from 1840-1860 provides a physical reflection of this Victorian frame of mind in that it exemplifies one of the grave contradictions that defines the upper-middle class Victorian society which boasts for universality of its ideals for all yet is exclusionary toward the proletariats.
		Because several new public parks were being constructed in London during the mid 1850s and early 60s, the idea of free open space could finally apply to the greater working-class population who lacked any open green space in their mass-produced residences.
		The application of public parks in England's urban centers (and primarily London), therefore, was done not to allow the upper and lower classes to come into contact with one another, but rather to produce the philanthropic façade that the upper-middle class of Victorian society wished to portray.
	www.gober.net /victorian/reports/parks.html (4833 words)

	Public parks and living cities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Public parks have a major contribution to play in the provision of high quality public space which is one measure of the health of the urban environment.
		Drinking fountains in public parks were often the only source of clean drinking water available to the urban poor and were provided in elaborate settings to tempt them away from the evils of the public house.
		Park keepers' lodges were boarded up and empty, over 60 per cent of fountains were dry, over 70 per cent of glasshouses were closed and over a third of tennis courts were out of action.
	www.ihbc.org.uk /context_archive/68/gazebo/cityparks.html (1188 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| The Guardian \| Public parks have gone to seed
		After 20 years of spending cuts, Britain's public parks are in a spiral of decline that will cost £3.5bn to repair, according to a report published today.
		Parks in the most deprived areas were generally in poor condition and 82% of people in the UK did not have access to good open spaces.
		Reasons for the disintegration included a halving of the parks budget and contracting of maintenance services to firms that were not paid to take pride in monuments or horticultural excellence.
	www.guardian.co.uk /uk_news/story/0,3604,541019,00.html (439 words)

	Maine Secretary of State Kid's Page - Place to Visit
		The Baxter Park Authority is responsible for the 200,000+ acres of land that was given to the state by the late Governor Percival Baxter.
		is a 5,500 acre park with 25 miles of hiking trails along the shore and in the Megunticook Mountain range, whose peaks rise from near sea level to a height of 1,380 feet.
		The park is almost split in half by untouched Somes Sound, a narrow deep inlet surrounded by steep granite cliffs; the only natural fiord on the east coast of the United States.
	www.state.me.us /sos/kids/allabout/visit/state_parks.htm (822 words)

	Public Parks. Crater Lake, Oregon Coast, Ashland, Bandon, Medford, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Gold Beach, Brookings, ...
		Ashland, OR This 93-acre park is Ashland crown jewel.
		Grants Pass, OR This park is located on 57 acres adjacent to the Rogue River, less than two miles west of downtown Grants Pass.
		This park in the charming town of Wolf Creek is located at the end of Main Street.
	www.sova.org /attractions/public_parks.htm (2834 words)

	Skatepark.org: Propaganda: Public Parks
		It is intended to help people working on public skatepark projects to communicate and offer mutual support.
		Developed by Parks & Recreation consultants, this is an excellent primer on why and how to build a skatepark.
		It's targeted at the decision makers in your community who need to be convinced to choose a quality concrete skatepark vs. a modular ramp park.
	www.skatepark.org /Propaganda/Public_Parks (335 words)

	Skatepark.org: Public Parks Archive: [public-parks] RE: skateparks, BMX, and civil rights
		I've visited several public cement skateparks that allow bmx bikes (Louisville, KY and Abilene, KY) and I've seen the chips and chunks gouged out of the riding surface from dropped bikes.
		Many public parks prohibit bikes and accomplish this by fencing the skatepark and keeping the entrance too small for a bike.
		If a public skatepark is constructed from something other than concrete, then perhaps this tirade of mine is irrelevant.
	www.skatepark.org /lists/public-parks/msg00053.html (298 words)

	Public parks and gardens - management, restoration and development
		Public parks have an honoured place in the urban histories of western cities.
		Public parks, like other state-run industries, have suffered from under-investment, over-rigid management and a lack of commitment to serving the consumer.
		Historic parks parks should be conserved, like historic buildings which no longer serve the purpose for which they were made.
	www.gardenvisit.com /in/parks.htm (568 words)

	Salem, Oregon Parks Historical Directory
		The park is enhanced by the natural groves of old oak trees, spacious, green pastoral setting, an orchard with fruit and flowering trees, over 2,000 roses in its rose garden, and over a mile of paved paths for bicyclists, joggers or strollers.
		The park is located near the city limits and is bordered on the north and east by single-family residences, on the south by low-income multiple-family units and on the west by agricultural land.
		Park land west of the developed area extends down a steep embankment to Croisan Creek with a level area near the creek which at this time is undeveloped.
	www.oregonlink.com /salem_parks.html (10614 words)

	Land, public -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		English common law early imposed social responsibilities for the well-being of travelers upon the inns and taverns, declaring them to be public houses which must receive all travelers in reasonable condition who were willing to pay the price for food,...
		public official whose chief function in common-law countries is to authenticate contracts, deeds, and other documents by an appropriate certificate with a notarial seal.
		Legally, a park is a plot of land permanently dedicated for ornamental and recreational purposes.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9312085 (837 words)

	City of Fullerton - Parks and Recreational Trails -- City of Fullerton, CA
		Fullerton is a city rich with parks and recreational trails for the use of its residents and guests.
		Spacious activity buildings, park picnic areas, and lighted sports fields are available for the use of a variety of activity groups.
		Applications for the reservation of park facilities must be received at the Parks and Recreation Department three weeks prior to the event date.
	www.ci.fullerton.ca.us /comm_serv/parks (732 words)

	ESRI Redlands Guide -- Activities -- Public Parks
		This.7 acre park is located in the middle of the downtown central business district, with a small stage area that is used regularly for musical presentations, mimes, and other small shows.
		It is an 11.4 acre natural park with trails, restrooms, and picnic facilities.
		The park has a rose garden, restrooms, a volleyball court, a baseball/softball field, swings and playground facilities, a wading pool for the kids, and well-equipped group and individual picnic/barbecue areas.
	www.esri.com /company/redlands/activities_parks.html (536 words)

	Public Parks - Zionsville Parks
		This one-acre park is nestled in the village.
		This 38-acre parcel was purchased by the Town in 2003.
		park is adjacent to the Zionsville Rail Trail.
	www.zionsville.net /parks/parks.html (670 words)

	Parks and Public Lands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Parks can also be an area of public land that is used for amusement, enjoyment, and recreation.
		Many parks are used for recreation and to allow visitors to relax, explore, and enjoy their natural environment.
		Parks also vary in their types, from urban and local parks to state and provincial or national government parks.
	www.42explore2.com /parks.htm (2602 words)

	Worldisround - Public Parks pictures
		Telaga Harbour, Langkawi - Public Parks in Kedah
		This heritage park is west of Toronto in the city of Burlington on the north shore of Lake...
		Heritage Park in Calgary, Alberta, is located in the SW part of the city.
	www.worldisround.com /subject/AttractionsAmusements/PublicParks/index.html (744 words)

	Town to ban smoking in public parks and recreation areas BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer
		At a Sept. 17 public meeting, Township Committee members decided that office managers would designate an area where municipal employees can smoke outside of the municipal buildings, if the ordinance is approved.
		Township Attorney Duane Davison said it might be difficult to prohibit smoking within 25 feet of, for example, playground equipment or sports field bleachers, as the current draft of the ordinance states.
		Designating a specific area where smoking would be allowed in parks or recreation areas could also be difficult to enforce, Wingerter said.
	examiner.gmnews.com /news/2003/0925/Front_Page/032.html (429 words)

	Public parks in Wichita Kansas
		Wichita has 80 parks throughout the city open to the public with facilities for golf, tennis, volleyball, croquet, softball, soccer, picnics, fishing, boating, water skiing, fitness trails and bike paths.
		The park has six shelter houses plus many large and small open shelters, five modern restrooms with showers, two RV sanitation disposal facilities, a boat ramp, three fishing docks, three swimming areas, and camping areas with and without electrical hookups.
		Admission to the park is free, but a fee is charged for participation in some activities and all rides.
	www.wichitalinks.com /recreation_parks.html (389 words)

	Public Parks
		The park features 189 acres of mature Chestnut Oak forest with nearly 6 miles of trail to explore.
		A 27-acre park featuring: group picnic shelters, amphitheater, concession and restroom facilities, playground area, informal ballfield, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, paved parking for 125 cars, open area for informal activities.
		The park’s 100,000 acres offer visitors hiking, horseback and bike riding along its mountain trails.
	www.hickorymetro.com /public_parks.asp (253 words)

	S e q u i m , W A - Public Works - Parks
		All parks are the responsibility of the Public Works Department, with some of the maintenance shared with little league groups and other non-profit organizations.
		Total park area including the Reuse Demonstration Park (designated for the reuse program only) is approximately 60 acres.
		Reservations for parks facilities are handled by the Clerk/Treasurer's office.
	www.ci.sequim.wa.us /pubworks/parks.cfm (87 words)

	Edible Public Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The edible park produces multiple varieties of apples, peaches, pears, figs, mulberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, nuts, culinary and medicinal herbs.
		With a projected development period of between 3-5 years, the park is hoped to become a low maintenance-high yield system, completely open to the public to enjoy.
		Currently, the prototype is a 1 acre lot in downtown Asheville where, over the past year, City Seeds has been designing and building the park with the help of civic organizations, at-risk youth groups, middle school students, college students, and the general public.
	www.cityfarmer.org /ediblepark.html (190 words)

	Public Works - Parks Home Page
		PUBLIC PARTICIPATION KEY IN The City has relied on tremendous public involvement at the onset of its current Parks and Recreation strategic master planning process.
		Over 40 residents participated in a public meeting in May and provided feedback regarding their best-liked offerings, areas for improvement and ideas/concerns to guide plans for the next decade.
		The groups were challenged to be non-traditional and push the limits for the Department in its perspective for future plans.
	www.charlottesville.org /?pageid=F210DA93-3057-45E5-AC99-4365EF04663D (479 words)

	Project for Public Spaces (PPS) \| Urban Parks Online
		People everywhere are searching for ways local parks can better serve their communities.
		Observing the world's best parks is inspiring, but learning from the missed opportunities of underperforming parks can be more helpful in creating great public spaces.
		The site of a recently demolished parking garage has been transformed into a temporary oasis in Downtown Silver Spring, MD. A usable surface was...
	www.pps.org /upo (380 words)

	Pinellas County Parks and Recreation
		The Pinellas County Parks and Recreation Department maintains 4,159 acres of the county's most beautiful examples of pristine Florida landscapes.
		Parks are open daily from 7:00 A.M. to dark.
		Parks developed and supported by the County total 3,980.89 acres, with additional park acreage (178.08) undeveloped.
	www.pinellascounty.org /park (322 words)

	P U B L I C A T I O N S (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		It’s an opportunity to link our neighborhoods and secure the park space that would create an Emerald Necklace of trees and public terrain in which Atlantans could do their playing in our live, work and play communities.
		As we enter into the 21st century it is time to re-examine the concept of the public park and to consider the means by which we can increase availability of public parks, improve their utility, and expand their role in our evermore congested landscape.
		They concentrate on what owners can do with their property, rather than the public realm that is created as a result of private development.
	www.alexander-garvin.com /publications/index.htm (1787 words)

	Public Parks Trade Shows, Exhibitions, Fairs and Conferences in France. Web Directory.
		Public Parks Trade Shows, Exhibitions, Fairs and Conferences in France.
		Whether you have a local, regional, national or international business, you will reach over 20 million ready-to-buy customers searching for local and global businesses and the products and services presented at trade shows, exhibitions and fairs.
		Trade exhibition for public parks and open spaces
	www.expocentral.com /location/Europe/France/Europe_France_Public_Parks.html (76 words)

	City of Springfield Park Department
		The Park Department's Cyr Arena is now open for the season.
		Information about public skating, ice rentals and special events can be found here.
		Come see where your parks are and what they have to offer.
	www.springfieldparks.com (94 words)

	Worcester, MA - Parks
		Among the City's treasured park land is Elm Park, one of the nation's oldest public park.
		Worcester's Green Hill Park is the proud home of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
		The Memorial, dedicated in June 2002, is a magnificent and moving tribute to the 1,537 individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and all those served.
	www.worcestermass.org /guide/parks.html (189 words)

	Public Parks Scarborough Perth
		All public parks of Perth are maintained by local government.
		At Scarborough Beach and Brighton Beach the City of Stirling looks after these free great public parks, grounds and public park equipment.
		Lakes are a feature of Scarborough parks in the hollow between the beach dunes and Doubleview.
	www.scarboro.info /public_parks_perth.htm (221 words)

	Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority - public parks, cultural, heritage, wildlife, moorlands, yorkshire dales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Press Office is based in Grassington and can be reached during office hours on 01756 751616, or via email at media@yorkshiredales.org.uk For out of hours press enquiries please call 07803 238719.
		Government plans to give National Park Authorities the power to restrict the use of green lanes by recreational vehicles have been welcomed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
		A huge new area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park opened to the public for the first time on Saturday, 28 May, as the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000 came into force in the Upper North West and North East England.
	www.yorkshiredales.org.uk /news.php4? (870 words)

	Maryland's Public Lands: Maryland DNR
		The Maryland Park Service introduces map bandanas,a new multi-functional accessory.
		Janes Island State Park - displays a unique aerial photo background, ideal for kayakers to help them find their way through the marshes.
		Proceeds from the sale of these bandanas are used for trail maintenance.
	www.dnr.state.md.us /publiclands (264 words)

	Dubai Public Parks (parks in U.A.E)
		Dubai Public Parks (parks in U.A.E) Weather Forecast for Dubai
		Moreover, the city has gained nowadays a new characteristic, being the "Fascinating Parks City", and the owner of the largest number of organized and diversified parks in the United Arab Emirates.
		Dubai Public Parks may be outlined in the following points: 1.
	www.dubaipublicparks.com (85 words)

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