Low Chapter 3

Low: Chapter 3: Prospect Park: Diversity at Risk

Thesis:

            The diversity in Prospect Park and which group of people go to do different activities.

Summary:

            This chapter explains the difference of whites and blacks visiting national parks. As explained the text blacks usually like to stay with their communities which white people don’t. Page 48 states “The social life of Prospect Park in both rich and diverse. The park is a site of cultural self expression for certain groups, including African/ West Indian drumming and dancing, Haitian roots music, and an officially sponsored yet very diverse pop music concert program.”

            The people who visit the park all had different values for visiting the park such as relaxing, appreciating nature and wildlife, and childhood memories. The user activity shows who does what when visiting. Whites were the most to walk in the park, Hispanics were the most to do cook outs, Blacks were the most to hangout and ride their bikes in the park.

Personal Reflection:

            I’ve been to Prospect Park for cookouts with family and birthday parties. You do see a variety of different people doing different things. The landscape of the park is very beautiful and relaxing.