WYFP: A Good Place To Park

Summertime! 

Most of us are lucky enough to grow up near a city park, a place where we might climb trees, attend picnics with family, learn to swim or learn crafts during the Summer. 

My childhood park was Lincoln Park in Alameda, Ca. It’s where I played softball, and learned to appreciate really tall trees. 

The first official public park was Boston Common, created in 1634, used for a variety of applications  until  becoming a public park in the 1830’s. Frederick Law Olmsted and the architecture firm he and his brother began,  created many city parks in the 1800’s, among them the three below.

I don’t want to overlook Calvert Vaux’s input. He was Frederick’s mentor and partner earlier in Olmsted’s career. 

It’s time visit some parks. This is video heavy. 

First up. Forest Park- Portland Oregon

Central Park — New York City

Jackson Park, Chicago, Ill. 

Do you notice similarities between the three? Geographically or aesthetically?  

The Future Of Public Parks (New Yorker)

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WYFP?