"Parks for the People: Minutes of a Public Meeting Held in Faneil Hall on June 7, 1876" is a unique book that remembers a melting moment in the history of the development of urban parks. These protocols reflect the importance of public discussion and decision-making regarding the development and maintenance of green areas in the urban environment. This book is written by a variety of participants who share their views and ideas about the importance of parks to the public good. Reading these protocols, the reader steps in the rhythm of history, which is still relevant today, reminding of the need to take care of parks as places of recreation, communication and nature conservation in big cities.