* For state law as to authority of city to acquire property for the development of recreational purposes, see Gov. C., § 37361. As to Park and Playground Act of 1909, see Gov. C., § 38000 et seq. As to parks outside city limits, see Gov. C., §§ 38300 to 38304. As to municipal park control see Pub. Res. C., § 5181 et seq. As to acquisition of land for park purposes, see Pub. Res. C., §§ 5301 to 5303.

As to power of city manager over public parks and public playgrounds, see § 2-6 of this Code. As to creation of the recreation and parks commission, see § 2-16. As to special powers and duties of the recreation and parks commission, see § 2-22. For duty of the director of recreation and parks pertaining to trees, see § 35-7.