The natural resource base is altered, and the area is artificially landscaped or designed. The grounds are heavily modified to suit whatever activity is desired by providing facilities such as tennis courts, golf courses, swimming pools, fountains, paved walkways, rinks, skateboard parks, and soccer fields. These parks may be used for day outings for inner-city children to get their first taste of a natural area.
a) The impact of urbanization on parks.
b) The history of designed landscapes.
c) The role of inner-city parks.
d) The influence of sports facilities on park design