Types Of Parks Essay

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INTRODUCTION
Parks
Parks are defined by the Cambridge English dictionary as “a large area of land with grass and trees, usually surrounded by fences or walls, and specially arranged so that people can walk in it for pleasure or children can play in it”. Parks can have many types as well as scales corresponding to the type of park and type of activity carried out in it.
Types of Parks
Parks are a form of recreational projects providing a service to the public and the community. There are several types of parks on different levels respectively: mini park, neighborhood parks, community parks and regional parks. (Park Classifications)

Classification Description Typical Use Size
Mini park Urban "pockets" or triangles; Greenspaces with local uses Passive Uses: Small group gathering; seating areas; public art sites 250-4,000 m² …show more content…

Basic unit of park system. Neighborhood central location Neighborhood Driven Use: Playgrounds and playing fields, courts and structures; internal trails, picnic/seating area, dog parks 4,000-60,000 m²
Community park Larger parks with structured recreational opportunities serving multiple nearby neighborhoods. Community Driven Use: Recreation centers; playgrounds, play fields, courts and structures; internal trails, picnic/seating area, dog parks, arts opportunities 64,000-400,000 m²
Metropolitan park Large park facilities, serve multiple communities, serve the entire city Natural areas or developed areas for a variety of outdoor recreation activities: ball fields, playgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and trail systems 404,000-2,000,000m²
Regional park Large, easily accessible multi-use parks drawing from beyond adjacent neighborhoods High activity uses: Recreation centers (may be specialized), trails; play fields, courts and structures; multiple activity areas More than 21,000,000m²

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