Jardin de la Cité Prost

The next day, our friends introduced us to several, small neighborhood parks that have been introduced to the Parisian city landscape - something that was not available 20 years ago when they were raising their son. But over the past decade, the number of families with young children living in the city has increased. Paris' new mayor has worked to keep families in the city by providing more playgrounds and open spaces where everyone can enjoy their beautiful city.

In this case, several buildings in the 11th Arrondissement were demolished to make way for the Jardin de la Cité Prost, near the rue de Chanzy. Enclosed by a low iron fence, the garden is designed to demonstrate biodiversity by providing a natural pond, native plants and trees for songbirds and waterfowl.

This garden is very similar to the one proposed for the South Pond area in Lincoln Park. A boardwalk runs through a grove of small maple trees. The pond has water lilies and native grasses.

There is an open space for residents to sit and read or picnic. A hidden sandbox and play area keep children contained and entertained in the park while their parents visit with neighbors.