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Horton Park (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Horton Park is a small arboretum in Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. Situated on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a regional business hub and the center ..., United States. Known primarily for its variety of trees, Horton Park has become a symbol of the Saint Paul Midway community. Horton Park Founded in 1895 by James R. Horton, Horton Park was used for public hearings. It is now used as a popular location among local St Paul residents for picnics and general relaxation. In 1952 Horton Park was voted "Park of the Year" by local newspaper the '' St. Paul Pioneer Press''. The original name of Horton Park was Long Park, due to its long tree branches. External links * https://web.archive.org/web/20100908020937/http://www.friendsoftheparks.org/Parks/hortonpark.htm * https://groups.google.com/group/hortonpark Arboreta in M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Park
An urban park or metropolitan park, also known as a municipal park (North America) or a public park, public open space, or municipal gardens ( UK), is a park in cities and other incorporated places that offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality. The design, operation, and maintenance is usually done by government agencies, typically on the local level, but may occasionally be contracted out to a park conservancy, "friends of" group, or private sector company. Common features of municipal parks include playgrounds, gardens, hiking, running and fitness trails or paths, bridle paths, sports fields and courts, public restrooms, boat ramps, and/or picnic facilities, depending on the budget and natural features available. Park advocates claim that having parks near urban residents, including within a 10-minute walk, provide multiple benefits. History A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use, usually owned and maintain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
