It was an eventful first week of #ELGLKnope nominations! Here are the Week 1 nominees for your review – do you see your favorite park on this list (shown in no particular order)? Take a minute and submit your nomination today to ensure that your favorite park or open space makes the Round of 32 for the 2019 #ELGLKnope!
Nominate your favorite park or open space today!
Week One Nominees
Marcum Park
Hamilton, OH – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Riverfront, downtown, calming
- Inspiring, riverfront, beautiful
- Catalytic, top-notch, amazing!
Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Splash Pad, Ice Rink, Famers Market Pavilion
Lac Amora, Ridgeview, and Ruth Roberts Trail Loop
City and County of Broomfield & Boulder County, CO – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Amazing; Spacious; Dog friendly
Mozingo Lake Recreation Park
Maryville, MO – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Picturesque, Comprehensive, Family
Swope Park
Kansas City, MO – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Destination, Urban, Oasis
- Vast, Historic, Emerging
Central Park and Civic Area
Boulder, CO – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Heart, Nature, Future
Walnut Creek Park
Albemarle County, VA – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Activity Options; Forest Trails; Water Fun
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Open, Inclusive, Diverse
West Ellerbee Creek Trail
Durham, NC – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- greenway, grant funded, alternative transportation
Mountain View Champions Park
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, OR – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Accessible, inclusive, innovative
Philip S. Miller Park
Castle Rock, CO – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- adventurous, destination, community
Discovery Park
Seattle, WA – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Natural, Views, Beach
Hidden Falls Nature Park
North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, OR – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Natural area, Waterfall, Hiking trail
McGough Nature Park
Largo, FL – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Unique, Beautiful, Fun
Jack Carter Park
Plano, TX – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Innovative, Diverse, Fun
Cook Park
Tigard, OR – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Diverse, Accessible, Fun
Chambers Creek Regional Park
University Place, WA – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Multi-use. Visionary. Breathtaking.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
Phoenix, AZ – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Expansive, adventurous, educational
Tanner Creek Park
West Linn, OR – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Inclusive, options, popular
Rock Gardens at Taylors Crossing
Idaho Falls, ID – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Innovative, Beautiful, Collaboration
Lakeside Park
Fort Wayne, IN – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Historic, Walkable, Beautiful
Lake Park
Milwaukee, WI – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Olmsted, ravine, lighthouse
Centennial Park
Pearland, TX – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Peaceful, Fun, AMAZING
Constitution Gardens
Gaithersburg, MD – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Vibrant, Interactive, Inspired
Oak Brook Park District Central Park
Oak Brook Park District, IL- Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Universal Creative Happy
Bailey Park
Battle Creek, WI – Twitter | Website
Three keywords to describe the parks/open space:
- Welcoming (includes the handicapped-accessible ANYbodies Playground); Active (lots of baseball, soccer, on a linear trail); Scenic (on the Battle Creek River)