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A consideration of the justifying value of a public park item preview remove circle a consideration of the justifying value of a public park by frederick law olmsted publication date 1881 american libraries uploaded by unknown on september 20 2008 similar items based on metadata . By frederick law olmsted this is a paper read by mr olmsted at the meeting of the american social science association at saratoga in 1880 mr olmsted proposes for discussion in this paper the question whether the contemplation of beauty in natural scenery the object so often sought for in park arrangement is practically of much value in counteracting the evils by which to so many in . Why parks and recreation are essential public services parks and recreation have three values that make them essential services to communities 1 economic value 2 health and environmental benefits 3 social importance just as water sewer and public safety are considered essential public services parks. The new public park when completed should be perfect for the town the neighborhood and the people who live nearby and will use the park rather than overcoming the environmental and geological features of the land the park will sit on work with them to create a park that is comfortably set in the local landscape. Promise to the public the department will keep the public informed work with citizens to exchange data opinions and options for park planning processes and provide feedback on how the public influenced the decision making process formats open houses listening sessions public comment focus groups examples playground design