Involve residents in the process so that the park will get the most use and be a source of pride for everyone. One final consideration in determining use is maintenance. Also consider that your park will be well used if it is well maintained. Options include a paid municipal employee, a paid contractor, or a volunteer citizens group, such as the garden club. They can also be used to connect parts of downtown or to connect downtowns with greenspaces, such as riverfronts, large parks, or other trails.
Greenways are also useful for buffering water bodies and residential areas.
They may be historic parks or newly formed open spaces. They help calm traffic and provide a resting area and passive recreational space. Memorial parks can be landscaped or simply contain a monument with surrounding benches. Playgrounds contain play equipment for children such as swings, slides, and sandboxes. Tot lots, in particular, utilize less space than large recreational facilities and so may be feasible for a small downtown space.