This documentary discusses ten revolutionary city parks that were designed to create a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Each park was designed by a visionary architect to transformed how we viewed as well used city parks. The history of American city parks, American landscape architecture and the heroes who championed them is detailed. Featured parks include the Square of Savannah, Fairmont Park, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, San Antonio's River Walk, Overton Park, High Line, Gas Works Park, Freeway Park and Chicago's Neighborhood Parks.