Folkpark

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Entrance to Nykvarn folkpark in Stockholm County

In Sweden, a folkpark (also called Folkets park; approximately "people's park" in English) is a public recreation space, usually featuring large grassed areas, trees, children's play facilities, etc. Most towns and cities have a folkpark. These parks were originally created by the labour movement as places where political rallies could be held and where workers and their families could unwind.[1] In larger folkparks, there is sometimes a bandstand or stage, and they are used for concerts and other entertainment. Summer folkpark tours are a traditional part of the touring circuit for bands, etc.[2]

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  2. Folkparker Template:Webarchive folkpark.nu. Retrieved: November 23, 2014.

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