The Original Purpose of Parks in Eastern U

The original purpose of parks in eastern U.S. cities was to _______________.

A) provide protected places for hunting foxes, birds, and deer
B) protect passenger pigeons, Carolina parakeets, and other rapidly declining species
C) provide wildlife sanctuaries within cities
D) provide a European style experience of the beauty and intimacy of formal landscapes
E) provide open places for picnics and games, such as football, cricket, and lawn tennis