I wonder if you could offer any list that compared the amenities among these
park systems? Otherwise it's apples to oranges. You do generally get what you
pay for. Our park system balances physical amenities and programs and services
for youth and families. I think it's a bargain.
Ginny Craig
North Loop
Carol Becker wrote:
> Minneapolis does have an award winning park system. This system, however, is
> also very expensive.
>
> Cost per capita for Parks
>
> Seattle $164
> Minneapolis $153
> Portland $136
> Cincinnati $130
> Chicago $118
> Denver $103
> Tampa $99
> San Francisco $95
> Kansas City $92
> San Diego $83
> St Louis $73
> Boston $73
> Cleveland $72
> Phoenix $69
> Atlanta $63
> Detroit $63
> Pittsburgh $51
> Baltimore $48
> Dallas $47
> Philadelphia $47
> New York $43
> Houston $42
> Miami $36
> Los Angeles $35
> Indianapolis $32
>
> (Data from Urban Land Institute - 1998 Data)
>
> Carol Becker
> Longfellow
>
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