The most stunning city parks in America

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For city dwellers who grow tired of seeing skyscrapers and asphalt, parks and gardens can be the perfect escape. Having a serene afternoon walk among nature could be just the cure for everyday stress. Money Talks News released a list of the US cities with the best parks based on the total acreage of parks, financial investment, and percent of land being used for parks and recreation.

 

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20. Denver, CO - ParkScore: 64.0 /
Park acreage: 6,222 acres /
Spending per resident: $114.79 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 8%

 

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19. St. Louis, MO - ParkScore: 65.0 /
Park acreage: 3,721 acres /
Spending per resident: $271.14 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 10%

 

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18. Plano, TX - ParkScore: 65.0 /
Park acreage: 4,275 acres /
Spending per resident: $147.23 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 9%

 

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17. Albuquerque, NM - ParkScore: 65.0 /
Park acreage: 27,438 acres /
Spending per resident: $58.03 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 24%

 

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16. St. Petersburg, FL - ParkScore: 66.0 /
Park acreage: 6,159 acres /
Spending per resident: $132.95 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 16%

 

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15. Aurora, CO - ParkScore: 68.5 /
Park acreage: 10,504 acres /
Spending per resident: $139.46 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 11%

 

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14. San Diego, CA - ParkScore: 69.0 /
Park acreage: 47,817 acres /
Spending per resident: $119.73 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 23%

 

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13. Boston, MA - ParkScore: 70.0 /
Park acreage: 5,093 acres /
Spending per resident: $111.59 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 17%

 

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12. Seattle, WA - ParkScore: 71.0 /
Park acreage: 6,591 acres /
Spending per resident: $279.30 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 12%

 

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11. Chicago, IL - ParkScore: 71.0 /
Park acreage: 13,504 acres /
Spending per resident: $172.86 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 10%

 

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10. Cincinnati, OH - ParkScore: 71.5 /
Park acreage: 6,891 acres /
Spending per resident: $190.79 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 14%

 

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10. Cincinnati, OH - This city known for its 19th-century architecture has one of the largest plant conservatories in the US, according to Cincinnati Parks. The Krohn Conservatory offers excellent views of the city and its forests span 1,459 acres.

 

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9. Madison, WI - ParkScore: 73.5 /
Park acreage: 6,372 acres /
Spending per resident: $126.30 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 13%

 

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9. Madison, WI - This city in the Midwest is home to a grand total of 249 parks. Madison offers free guided bird and nature outings at eight different park locations every month, according to the City of Madison.

 

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8. New York City - ParkScore: 74.0 /
Park acreage: 39,859 acres /
Spending per resident: $178.63 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 21%

 

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8. New York City - Other than being a cultural hub, the Big Apple has roughly 1,700 parks for urbanites to escape the busy city streets and get lost in nature. Central Park and Coney Island Beach cannot be missed on a trip to NYC.

 

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7. Irvine, CA - ParkScore: 74 /
Park acreage: 9,427 acres /
Spending per resident: $251.60 /
Amount of city area used for parks: 22%

 

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7. Irvine, CA - This So-Cal city is home to the Orange County Great Park, which alone covers 1,300 acres. Other than offering a variety of vegetation, this park is also a hub for athletes and artists alike.