Overview

Parks are places; they are areas of land set aside for public use which are maintained for the enjoyment and recreation of all. Parks can be as simple as a nature preserve, or as developed as a playground or a baseball diamond. Recreation is something that you do, it’s the act of participating in experiences that result in achieving and maintaining the balance required for people to live life fully and to realize their potential. Recreation can take place anywhere, but a very common place for recreation are parks.