The Grand Rounds in Minneapolis — the parkways and paths that run through the city connecting lakes, creeks, waterfalls and the Mississippi River — is listed in the American Planning Association's new list of the top 10 Great Public Spaces in America.

Of course, the photo they ran of the Minneapolis sytem has two joggers on the pathways during the winter IN THE SNOW. It's described in the list like this:

The Grand Rounds is the nation's only urban-based National Scenic Byway. It is part of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's 6,400 acres of trails, lakes, parks, and recreation facilities. The parkways and paths are divided into seven segments and together form a nearly complete loop through Minneapolis as they connect 14 natural lakes, three creeks, two waterfalls, and the Mississippi River. Because of careful planning and strategic land acquisitions, all waterfront and rights-of-way around the lakes, creeks and river segments are in public ownership.

The other top public places, as determined by the group are:

• New Haven Green
  New Haven, Conn.
• The Green
  Dover, Del.
• The Squares of Savannah
  Savannah, Ga.
• Lincoln Park
  Chicago, Ill.
• East Park
  Charlevoix, Mich.
• Central Square
  Keene, N.H.
• Queens Botanical Garden
  Flushing, N.Y.
• Central Market
  Lancaster, Pa.
• Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  Virginia Beach, Va.