DEFINITION
a simple description of the element

AKA
do folks think we should split apart of the zillion types of parks into separate elements or make them some kind of sub-elements under 2P? please leave comments with you thoughts below.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
area, program components, facilities, surrounding density of residents, anticipated surrounding density,

ILLUSTRATION
a diagram or drawing that demonstrates the basic pattern or concept

CASE STUDIES
Jamison Square
Oxbow Park
High Point
Waterworks Gardens
Meadowbrook Pond
Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
other weblinks, books, articles, etc. related to this element
As a sub-set of parks, this PDF offers an overview of pocket parks

The Trust for Public Land also has a variety of publications that address the benefits of parks including:
Health Benefits of Parks White Paper
The Excellent City Park System: What Makes it Great, and How to Get There
The Economic Benefits of Parks and Open Space: How Land Conservation Helps Communities Grow Smart and Protect the Bottom Line
Excellent City Parks Report