Fairmount Park is a large urban park in Philadelphia that was originally created to protect the city's water supply. It now encompasses over 10% of the land in Philadelphia and contains over 200 historic properties. The park has been recognized as a Commonwealth Treasure and is one of the largest urban parks in the country, though other cities are also increasing their green space.

1. The Amazing Fairmount Park! By Julia & Brina

2. Contents History pg3 Did You Know pg4 Present pg5 Resources pg6 Last pg7

3. History In 2001, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission honored Fairmount park with the Commonwealth Treasure Designation. Fairmount park was originally conceived to protect Philadelphia’s water supply.

4. Did you know that… Fairmount Park has over 206 Historic Properties? Some people describe it as ” a big park in Philadelphia. Now You know! www.fairmount Park . org

5. Present Fairmount park claims 10% of the land in Philadelphia (city & country). Fairmount park has been called “one of largest parks in the country” (even though other cities are catching on to this great idea and are collecting green space).

6. Resources Fairmount Park . org Google Images www.Fairmount Park . org

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