An editor visits every park in person and scores it first. Community ratings can only nudge that number afterward — never replace it. Never pay-to-rank.
Five weighted criteria, reviewed by community and editors. One number. Comparable across all parks.
Listings are free. Editorial scoring is merit-based. Built with craft and care? This is where you get discovered.
Owner or fan — both can submit. Who nominates a park never affects its score: every listing is visited in person, unannounced, by an editor before it's ranked.