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to distant points in search of accommodations greatly inferior 

 to those provided without charge at the Park, have during late 

 years been very generally abandoned. The necessary mainten- 

 ance of these grounds, which are almost continually used for 

 picnicking during six months of the year, involves a considerable 

 outlay for their care and cleaning, the provision of seats, tables, 

 swings, water, police supervision, &c; but the benefits in the 

 way of convenience, safety and economy inheres so directly to 

 our own people that these facilities, as a matter of good policy, 

 should be enlarged rather than curtailed. 



While the picnic grounds are always free, it is customary and 

 often desirable to regulate their use in the general interest. 

 This system of regulation is now very generally understood, 

 and operates to the advantage of all concerned. The following 

 printed forms indicate the method adopted, and their publica- 

 tion will no doubt prove interesting information to many who 

 seek to use the Park in this way : 



Brooklyn, 188 



To the Chief Engineer and Supt, 



Prospect Park. 



Sir : — The assignment of a ground in the Park for picnic 

 purposes is requested for the use of , 



for day 188 . 



Probable number in attendance, - - - 



Number of permits for ice cream wagons, - 



refreshment wagons, - 



conveyance of children, 



wagons, - -. - - - - - 



Number of pieces of music, - - - - 



Name of representative, •. 



Address, 



Note. — The attention of all applicants for the use of pic- 

 nicking accommodations, is called to the importance of stating 

 full particulars asked for, in order to avoid any misunder- 

 standing. 



