Which was the world's first national park, established in 1872?
AnswerYellowstone
Yellowstone, mostly in Wyoming, became the first national park in March 1872.
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The basics
What is a greenbelt?
AnswerA ring of protected open land around a city
Greenbelts limit urban sprawl by keeping surrounding countryside open.
Going deeper
Who were the main designers of New York City's Central Park?
AnswerFrederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux
Olmsted and Vaux won the 1858 design competition with their Greensward Plan.
Which US president signed the law creating Yellowstone National Park?
AnswerUlysses S. Grant
President Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act on March 1, 1872.
What is a pocket park?
AnswerA small park fitted into a single city lot
Pocket parks turn small vacant urban lots into public green space.
Expert level
Boston Common, often called the oldest public park in the US, dates from which century?
Answer17th century
Boston Common was set aside in 1634.
Royal National Park, often called the world's second-oldest national park, is in which country?
AnswerAustralia
Royal National Park, south of Sydney, was established in 1879.
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