The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System is one of the longest continuous systems of urban parkway in the United States, originally developed by Horace W.S. Cleveland and the Minneapolis Park System in the early 20th century. Today, the byway is recognized as part of the Federal Highway Administration's National Scenic Byways Program and serves to create a connected park system throughout the city, linking many of the city's major park systems through 50 miles of parkways and 102 miles of trailway. Seven segments of the byway pass through natural woodland, wetland, and riverbank ecosystems, with more than 50 interpretive sites located along the route.

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