America's Best City Parks

[Kelly Larabee]

America's Best City Parks, Forbes by Rob Baedeker, 11.18.09
“There's a unique sense of peace and quiet to be found in the middle of some of the country's busiest places.”

1. Central Park, New York
2. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
3. Grant Park, Chicago
4. Prospect Park, Brooklyn
5. Post Office Square, Boston
6. Audubon Park, New Orleans
7. Cal Anderson Park, Seattle
8. Boston Common, Boston
9. Encanto Park, Phoenix
10. Patterson Park, Baltimore
11. Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
12. Balboa Park, San Diego

Encanto Park, Phoenix
“Listing this 222-acre space on its Points of Pride, the City of Phoenix calls Encanto an ‘emerald-like jewel just a few blocks from the busy central corridor.’ Harnik calls the park an ‘old-fashioned, modest park’ with charming attractions including boat rentals and an amusement park.” – Forbes
I encourage everyone to read the full article at http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/18/best-city-parks-lifestyle-travel-c....