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Originally Posted by CortlandGirl79
I believe www.millcreekpark.com is the 2nd largest city park outside of Central Park in NY. It is really amazing, boardmanite!
Central Park isn't the largest urban park in the U.S. There are several that are larger, including Golden Gate Park in SF and Lincoln Park in Chicago. It was likely the first though.
Central Park isn't the largest urban park in the U.S. There are several that are larger, including Golden Gate Park in SF and Lincoln Park in Chicago. It was likely the first though.
Yeah....actually Central Park isn't even the largest park in NYC....it's like third or fourth.
A little off-topic--the best kids' park I've been to--as in playground area--is in Alamagordo, NM--city park right in the center of town. If you're ever there with your kids, check it out, they'll love it! Biggest playground park I've ever seen, and it's custom built.
Rock Creek Park in DC is very familiar to DC-area residents, not so familiar to out-of-towners--it's beautiful and worth checking out.
Hard to beat Central Park! Valley Forge Park in the suburbs of Philadelphia is very nice for a stroll or picnic.
The Franklin Mountains are part of the city of El Paso. They divide the city in half.
Though they are not officially a city park but a state park, this natural scenic area is HUGE.
Don't think any other major city has anything like this.
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The Franklin Mountains are part of the city of El Paso. They divide the city in half.
Though they are not officially a city park but a state park, this natural scenic area is HUGE.
Don't think any other major city has anything like this.
Sounds wonderful! Does it have any park facilities? It probably has at least a few hiking trails and campsites. Do you have any photos? I know very little about El Paso, but it is sounding more and more interesting.
Lincoln Park in Chicago and Central Park (NYC) are tied for my favorites. Third is Boston Common. Fourth is the Canal Park in Indy. Fifth is Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Anyone ever been to the Central Canal?
Central Park isn't the largest urban park in the U.S. There are several that are larger, including Golden Gate Park in SF and Lincoln Park in Chicago. It was likely the first though.
Sorry, it's the 2nd largest Metropolitan park in the U.S. Whatever that means?????
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Mill Creek Park is a metropolitan park located in Youngstown, Ohio. It is the second largest metropolitan park in the United States after Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
My friend visited from Los Angeles this summer and he loved it. He was really quite surprised with how nice it was considering the things he's heard about Youngstown.
It's really quite beautiful there..............
A view of the city from the park........
Youngstown State's football stadium can be seen in the center of this pic
Golden Gate Park in SF is definitely my favorite urban park.
Boston Commons in Boston ranks right up there with Golden Gate IMO.
Seattle Centre in Seattle is a very well positioned park and surrounded by the Space Needle, skyline, and houses in a very green landscape.
Hermann Park and Memorial Park in Houston are both great parks.
Zilker Park in Austin is very nice.
NYC's Central Park is the ultimate urban American park.
Tell me what your favorite urban park is in the country and why. These are mine:
1-Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY) More serene and naturalistic lil bro of Central Park
Actually, Frederick Law Olmsted considered Prospect Park to be his masterpiece. Not that he wasn't pleased with Central Park (or Branch Brook Park in Newark, which he also designed). But he felt that Prospect was the best.
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