Statistics and Rankings
The Erie Times-News discussed the city parks in their entirety in "City Boasts Dozens of Parks" on 4 June 2000. The city has 56 city parks, which includes:
- 3 golf courses
- 11 undeveloped parks (Roma Park, McClelland Park)
- 12 passive parks, manicured but lacking recreational equipment (Perry Square, Gridley Park)
- 28 active parks, with playgrounds and/or sports facilities
- 12 ballfields (3 at 21st and Bauer Sts)
- 19½ basketball courts (4 at Burton Park)
- 14 tennis courts (6 at Frontier Park)
- 1 skate park (Columbus Park)
The same article ranked the parks for various characteristics:
- Largest: Glenwood
- Smallest: 19th and Wayne, and Euclid Park, each only 1/3 acre
- Most popular: Glenwood Park, Frontier Park, Walczak Park, and Rodger Young Park
- Hidden jewel: E 41st and Brewer has unique playground equipment
- Underappreciated: Hillside, McKinley, Columbus, Lighthouse, and Barbara Nitkiewicz Parks
- Best playgrounds: Glenwood, Burton, Rodger Young, and Liberty Parks
- Prettiest views: Chautauqua and Branch Parks have nice views of Lake Erie; Walczak Park has a panoramic view of city and lake; and Frontier Park has the arboretum.
Read more about this topic: List Of City Parks Of Erie, Pennsylvania
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