Good Things About Parks

Animals like them

Birds like them

They clean the air

They connect us to nature

They help conserve natural ecosystems

They cool things down

They create community

Dogs like them

They define the shape and feel of a place

They encourage exercise

They give shade

They give structure

They are good for cultural programs

Grass

Green makes you feel good

Kids like them

They help kids learn

They can help us not to take everything so seriously

It doesn’t look weird if you lie down in them

There's less crime when parks are around

They make habitat

They make nearby houses worth more

No cars

Open space

People relax in them

People want to visit them

Plants

They provide breathing room

They quiet down other noises

They reduce stress

They remind us how great nature is

They are restful on the eyes

They revitalize

Seats to sit on

Seeing more sky

When there are tracks through them

When they are near rivers, beaches, lakes or waterfalls

They are like mini Edens

Trees

Visual appeal

You can have a bit of space, away from others

You can have your lunch break there

You can tell the seasons by them