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urably limit its use. Woodland areas that are reasonably level, groves of 

 trees, wooded places along streams or on the shores of other water forms, 

 scenic points providing shade nearby, are some of the natural locations for 

 picnic facilities. (See Chapter on "Construction Notes," pages 385-392, for 

 plans and illustrations of such facilities.) Picnic grounds intended to provide 

 for medium-sized or large crowds should preferably be located in wooded 

 areas bordering upon open spaces sufficiently large to permit athletic 

 events, for nearly always a more or less informal field day is a part of the 

 program of affairs of this character. 



Some of the desirable facilities at picnic grounds are: 



1. Toilet facilities. Two structures will be desirable, the size of which 

 and the number of seats in which depend upon whether the ground is 

 intended for small groups or large crowds. Modern sanitary plumbing 

 should preferably be installed, but if this is not possible other types of 

 toilets which conform to good sanitary standards may be used. (See Volume 

 II, Chapter XVI on "Park Sanitation.") The structures should be so de- 

 signed and placed as to blend with the natural landscape. 



2. Drinking water. The safest and best method of providing water is 

 from lines connected with the municipal water system, with one or more 

 sanitary drinking fountains and faucets for drawing water. The designer 

 will have an opportunity to exercise skill and ingenuity in devising natural 

 cover forms for these modern facilities. It is generally exceedingly dangerous 

 to use springs, and if wells are used they should be deeply driven and the 

 area immediately around the pump carefully protected against seepage. 



3. Facilities for warming, cooking and serving food. Eating is nearly 

 always one of the main features and pleasures of picnicking. It is not always 

 necessary to provide equipment for warming, cooking and serving food at 



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