It is thus shown that New York and Chicago have fewer 

 acres in proportion to their population than any other places. 



The area of the Borough of Richmond is 57. 19 square miles, 

 or reduced to acres it is 36,601.6 acres. Your Committee be- 

 lieves 10 per cent, of this area, or 3,600 acres, should be de- 

 voted to Parks, Parkways, Parkway Approaches and Play 

 Grounds, including the beaches for public bathing purposes, in 

 the proportion of say, 5 per cent, for Parks proper, and the other 

 5 per cent, for the approaches for Parkways and for Play 

 Grounds. 



In considering the second sub-division : Where should Parks 

 be located ? We believe the following facts should be con- 

 sidered : 



(a). Sites offering play-grounds in the more densely set- 

 tled portions of the community. 



(b). Sites offering the advantage of a beach resort, including 

 bathing facilities. 



(c). Sites comprising some of the many attractive lakes. 



(d). Sites commanding some of the grand water and inland 

 views for which Staten Island is far-famed. 



(e). Sites for Parkways adapted for driving and riding" 

 purposes. 



(f). Sites to protect the public water-sheds. 



In submitting these general outlines an effort has been made 

 to meet the requirements of the different elements constituting 

 the community, both as regards health, pleasure, and general 

 utility. 



As regards the location of Parks, your Committee does not 

 interpret the Chamber of Commerce resolution asking for its ap- 

 pointment as directing the Committee to make any recommenda- 

 tions as regards particular sites. These selections should only 

 be made after a careful investigation into the dews and require- 

 ments of the residents in the sections to be especially benefited. 

 For the purpose of accomplishing this, your Committee re- 

 spectfully submits for your consideration the following resolu- 

 tions : 



Whereas, The people of the Borough of Richmond, New York City, 

 recognize the importance of the establishment of a system of public Plav 

 Grounds, Parks, and Parkways on Staten Island, and 



Whereas, It is believed that the proper time has arrived to ask for the 

 establishment of public Play Grounds, Parks, and Parkways, and 



Whereas, The requirements of the different sections of the Borough of 

 Richmond, to be benefited by the establishment of Parks, etc. , should be 

 ascertained by competent men, and submitted by the proper methods to 

 our municipal authorities ; 



