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it is very important that this should be acquired by 

 the city and kept open forever. In the first place, 

 it would preserve a desirable open space from the 

 Hospital to the water front; secondly, it would pro- 

 vide a small park in this neighborhood as an adjunct 

 of the public school and for general local use; and, 

 finally, it is one of the best opportunities to obtain a 

 small stretch of pleasant beach for public use. I be- 

 lieve this property is now owned by the Lawrence Hos- 

 pital Trustees. If so, some joint action ought to be 

 taken soon, providing for the future development of 

 this property in the interests of the Hospital and the 

 city. 



E. LARGE OUTLYING RESERVATIONS 



28. Mamacoke Hill 



This hill, 100 feet in height, has a fine command- 

 ing position in the Thames River and is almost 

 entirely surrounded by water. Virtually, it is an 

 island, connected with the mainland only by a neck 

 of salt marsh. It is an ideal spot for picnicing. On 

 the General Plan I have indicated a taking of ap- 

 proximately 80 acres. This could be increased or 

 diminished according to cost and other controlling 

 conditions. In any case the reservation ought to 

 include the wooded slope across the railroad and a 

 connection with the interurban car line and the Inner 

 and Outer Parkway Systems. While action is not 

 urgent, this splendid hill should ultimately come into 

 the possession of the city or some other public body. 



29. Natural Park Reservation 



The large undeveloped territory to the west of the city 

 offers a most remarkable opportunity for a large out- 



