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PARKS 



"INTOWN" OR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS 



The wide range in size, shape and topography, and differences in the 

 location of these areas, make it impossible to present anything of imme- 

 diate practical value concerning their design in the limited space of a section 

 of one chapter. The most that will be attempted will be to give a few 

 general observations concerning their treatment, followed by illustrations 

 and plans of some existing parks of this type. 



It was noted in Chapter II, page 35, that the primary functions of 

 this type of park were to provide, in an environment of growing things, 

 rest, relaxation and breathing places for the people of the area where they 



LDCHMANN GARDEN5 



PLATE No. 78. THE FLEISCHMANN GARDENS, CINCINNATI, OHIO 

 (Design by A. D. Taylor.) 



This is an excellent illustration of the recent development of an area of the neighborhood park type as a public 

 garden. The area was formerly the site of the home of the late Julius Fleischmann and the grounds were already 

 noted for the fine collection of flowers, shrubs and trees. This situation gave the cue to the present development 

 of the area as a public garden. The area of this property is approximately three acres. (For a full description of 

 the plan including cost estimates of development see Parks and Recreation, March-April 1926, pages 401-409.) 



