Fairmount Park's Image

When the park ranger from last week spoke about renewing Fairmount Park's national and global image, I did not understand at first. It seemed like anyone who wanted to travel to see a park or nature preserve would go to somewhere that is exactly that, like Yellowstone or Yosemite. And people who want to travel to a city, would be traveling there to experience an urban environment. Then the more I thought about it, the more counter examples I could think of to this argument, but I still am not sure if most people travel to New York City because they want to see Broadway or their park.

The people that the park mainly benefits is the residents of the surrounding area. Now it is clearer to me how privileged we are to live in Philadelphia, a city with such a diverse park system. If Farimount Park was promoted nationally, it would help residents of Philadelphia realize what a gem they have and I think Philadelphia would have a new sense of pride. It is that kind of pride that would encourage people to move back to the city, which I would not be surprised if that is another motive for promoting the park.