Ensuring the Permanence of Parks and Other Public Open Space: Safeguards for Lands Entrusted to Local Government

What legal principles provide the means to reasonably protect parks and other public open spaces? What can local governments do to best ensure that these principles can be successfully applied to any particular property? This guide addresses these questions in the interest of minimizing misunderstandings and conflict regarding public lands, helping local governments take informed action for the public’s benefit, and educating all interested parties regarding the nature of protections provided to public lands under the law. WeConservePA guide. 15 pages. (DRAFT FOR PEER REVIEW)