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REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1902.
The former Park Commission made no formal report for the year 1902. In order to present a continuous history of the parks, it seems advisable to include at this time a brief account of the work of the preceding Board up to January, 1903.

Their printed report for 1901, which was widely circulated, contained a summary or the history of the parks from the year 1852: a detailed list of the parks and park blocks (about 203 acres), with an account of title and acquisition of the same by the city; and lists of animals, birds and ﬂora. in the main parks. In the year 1902, besides the routine work in the City Park, the Park Blocks were substantially improved and cared for; Columbia Park was fenced; Macleay Park partially inclosed and foot paths made. including a trail from this park over the hills to the neighborhood of the City Park; Holladay Park and Terwilllger Park were also put into good condition. The Zoological Collection received many additions, and the quarters for the animals and birds were much improved. The Commission carried on correspondence with landscape architects with the purpose of preparing a project for a complete park system and methods of improvement.

When the plan for the Lewis and Clark Exposition came up the