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PARKS 



fall, the lazy flow of a stream, the placid peace of a pond or miniature lake, 

 are all very conducive to that feeling of peace, repose and relaxation which 

 the park should produce. 



Forms of recreation of a semi-active and active character that may be provided 



for in the design of Neighborhood Parks. 



When forms of semi-active and active recreation are considered in con- 

 nection with the design of intown parks, the designer begins to tread on 

 dangerous ground, for the reason that it is easy to do violence to the funda- 

 mental purpose of these areas and transform entirely their primary char- 

 acter. The introduction of one form of recreation leads to that of another 

 and in this way properties of this type have been transformed into full- 

 fledged children's playgrounds or neighborhood playfield-parks. 



As a general principle only those forms of semi-active and active 

 recreation should be included in the design of neighborhood parks as will 



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PLATE No. 80 



PLAN ILLUSTRATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN PARK USED AS THE SITE 



FOR A CIVIC CENTER, LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON 



(Design by Hare & Hare.) 



