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Gardens: Park

Many public gardens around the world are actually located within or are an integral part of a Park. Whether it's a simple city park only a block long, or a majestic National Park, these gardens shouldn't be overlooked by enthusiasts just because they're open to the public at all times - some of the most beautiful gardens are in parks. In addition, there's often other attractions or things to do within the borders of a park, especially in the larger ones.

Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region:

	Russian Parks & Gardens by: Peter Hayden Russian Parks and Gardens provides a wealth of illustration and detailed discussion of some of the most beautiful and historically interesting parks and gardens in the world. This pioneering book promises to become an instant classic. [reviews]
	The Gardens and Parks at Hampton Court Palace by: Todd Longstaffe-Gowan This book explores the history of the Hampton Court Palace landscape. Among the many themes it addresses are the role and impact of patrons, designers and estate workers; planting and horticultural techniques; statuary, fountains and other garden ornaments; and maintenance and conservation. [reviews]
	New Jersey's Great Gardens: A Four-Season Guide to 125 Public Gardens, Parks, and Arboretums by: Arline Zatz A thorough and wide-ranging guide to the vast array of public gardens, arboretums, woods, and parks in the Garden State. In this practical, informative, illustrated guide, Arline Zatz describes dozens of inviting places to spend an hour, an afternoon, or an entire day. Each garden has been chosen for its uniqueness and beauty, such as Warinanco Park Gardens, with its dazzling show of tulips in ... [reviews]
	The City in a Garden: A Photographic History of Chicago's Parks (Center for American Places - Center Books on American Places) by: Julia Sniderman Bachrach Most people, specialists or not, typically think of New York City or Boston when considering the early development of parks and open spaces in American cities. Despite the size and importance of the Chicago park system, its history is less well known-even to many of those Chicagoans who regularly enjoy its facilities. City in a Garden, developed in association with the Chicago ... [reviews]
	London's Parks & Gardens by: Jill Billington [reviews]

	A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews]
	A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews]
	Beautiful Gardens Of The Wine Country by: Jennifer Barry The rich soil of Northern California's wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [reviews]