As community places, parks have something to offer everyone, from kids and teens to the elderly; their presence can also be a cohesive force in a neighborhood, or an entire city. Not only do parks provide a respite from the noise and bustle of traffic and crowds in cities and towns but they also provide a stage for a whole range of social activities. Parks have an ability to accommodate many different types of uses and people. They are where you might meet a friend for lunch, stage an outdoor concert for hundreds, or just relax and read a book.