Urban park
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An urban park, also known as a municipal park (North America) or a public park, public open space or municipal gardens (United Kingdom), is a park in cities and other incorporated places to offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality. The design, operation and maintenance is usually done by government, typically on the local level, but may occasionally be contracted out to a private sector company.
Common features of municipal parks include playgrounds, gardens, hiking, running and fitness trails or paths, bridle paths, sports field and courts, public restrooms, boat ramps and/or picnic facilities, depending on the budget and natural features available.
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See also
- Black Country Urban Park - a major initiative in the UK
- Chicane (barrier)
- Greenway (landscape)
- List of parks in Montreal
- Millennium Park in Chicago
- Parklet
- Toronto ravine system
- Urban wild
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