City plan for Akron, prepared for Chamber of commerce . ks,should be scattered throughout the l)uilt-ui)residential area and at such a distance fromone another that each would serve an areaapproximately one mile in diameter. These parks constitute the local recreation centersand, though park-like in treatment, shouldcontain playground facilities. The area ofsuch grounds will vary in size and shape,depending upon the local conditions of thedistrict served and the density of the popula-tion, but a good standard would be from tento fifteen acres. The squares and triangles add much to theattractiv
City plan for Akron, prepared for Chamber of commerce . ks,should be scattered throughout the l)uilt-ui)residential area and at such a distance fromone another that each would serve an areaapproximately one mile in diameter. These parks constitute the local recreation centersand, though park-like in treatment, shouldcontain playground facilities. The area ofsuch grounds will vary in size and shape,depending upon the local conditions of thedistrict served and the density of the popula-tion, but a good standard would be from tento fifteen acres. The squares and triangles add much to theattractiveness of the city and contribute tothe health and happiness of the should be located wherever importantintersections occur or where there is landwhich, because of its size, shape, or character,is unsuitable for building. Intersectionsdangerous for traffic can often be made safeby using the corner property for a small localpark, thus preventing the cross ^iew frombeing blanketed or obscured by buildings. Parked streets and parkways serve as. The Old Maids Kitchen at the Gorge (uyaliofia Falls, an atlracUve natural featurein the propcised park system pleasant connecting ways to drive or walkfrom one jxirk unit to another. They alsoadd to the beauty and attractiveness of thedistricts they traverse and are decidedlyserviceable as fire breaks. The most pronounced natural feature inthe vicinity of Akron is the Gorge and deepvalley of the Cuyahoga River. The ParkDiagram submitted shows an extension ofthe present holdings at High Bridge to insurethe control of this whole area along l)otliblutis of the river with the adjacent low landnear Peck Avenue. The sewerage disposalplant could be tied into this low park landand the whole made an attractive additionto the park properties of the city. Leading to the north a park reservationshould be acquired on either side of the Cuy-ahoga River as part of a county park systemwhich would preserve the beautiful sceneryof a fine river val
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