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jerry

smith

park

SITE LOCATION: 139th St. & Prospect Ave. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Jerry Smith is the largest park property in the 6th Council District and

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 the southernmost park in the system. This property has long afforded
the department opportunities not possible elsewhere. For many years
South
PARK DISTRICT: it was managed as a demonstration farm. These days, it is better known
ESTABLISHED: 1975 as a destination for birders and wildflower enthusiasts, as it has the
largest patch of remnant prairie in the metro. The park also features
ACREAGE: 360 acres a 3-acre pond with fishing access. Opportunities for improvement

include:
PARK AMENITIES • A paved loop trail around the pond
• Natural mowed and mulched trails providing access to the woods
• Benches (3) and prairie
• Fishing Access (1) • A permanent restroom
• Grills (1)
• Multi-Use Trail (1)
• Park Loop Trail (1)
• Parking Lot (2)
• Picnic Shelter (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Picnic Tables (4) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Pond (1)
• Regulatory Sign (3) UNACCEPTABLE POOR ✓ GOOD EXCELLENT
• Stream/Creek (1)
• Trash Receptacles (3)

Comfort/Character-23

Usability-11

Accessibility-7 Amenities-21 TOTAL SCORE

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