Folkpark

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Entrance to Nykvarn folkpark in Stockholm County Nykvarns folketspark.JPG
Entrance to Nykvarn folkpark in Stockholm County

In Sweden, a folkpark (also called Folkets park; approximately "people's park" in English) is a public recreation space, usually featuring large grassed areas, trees, children's play facilities, etc. Most towns and cities have a folkpark. These parks were originally created by the labour movement as places where political rallies could be held and where workers and their families could unwind. [1] In larger folkparks, there is sometimes a bandstand or stage, and they are used for concerts and other entertainment. Summer folkpark tours are a traditional part of the touring circuit for bands, etc. [2]

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References

  1. Johan Pries, Erik Jönsson & Don Mitchell (2020). "Parks and Houses for the People". Places Journal (2020). doi: 10.22269/200512 .
  2. Folkparker folkpark.nu. Retrieved: November 23, 2014.