Historic vs. Contemporary

Prompt

Compare and contrast one of Copenhagen's contemporary public parks with one of its historic ones.

Copenhagen has a variety of different types of parks, from historic to contemporary. A great example of a historic public park is Frederiksberg Park, and a great example of a contemporary public park is Superkilen. Frederiksberg Park is different from Superkilen in that it has a lot more greenspace. There are large lawns for people to lay and play on, as well as preserved forest. It also provides ponds and lakes that people can enjoy. Being in this park is very much an escape from urban life. When you are within the park, it almost feels like you aren't in a city at all because of the great abundance of greenery and wildlife. 

Superkilen has more blacktop, and more room for different types of recreational activities such as biking, playing basketball, skateboarding, etc. It also seems to appeal to all demographics. Superkilen is multi-purpose in that there is something for all age groups there. For example, one woman today was working out, whereas a child was sliding down a slide that was part of a jungle gym. Also, a group of teenagers were playing basketball, while some older people were biking. There also seems to be a greater sense of community in contemporary urban parks, especially as seen between Frederiksberg Park and Superkilen. It seems that today, contemporary public parks are influenced by the surrounding area. Whereas, a historic park like Federiksberg influenced the area around it and what was built after its establishment.

While these parks are very different from one another, what they have in common are their overall functions. They provide people with a natural space, where they can come to relax and do recreational activities. Although they differ from one another, both serve as a spot to unwind and gather with one another.