[1] On each space, they may acquire one of the resources or perform an action such as obtaining canteens, taking photographs, and encountering wildlife.
[1] These are obtained by visiting the parks, by performing some of the actions (such as taking a photograph), by fulfilling the requirements of a 'secret year card' unique to each player, or by having control of the first turn marker at the end of the game.
[2] In a review for Board Game Quest, Tom Mastrangeli describes it as having "stellar artwork, which is nothing short of phenomenal".
[6] In his review for Meeple Mountain, Ian Howard states that "everything about Parks is beautiful", including the box cover art, the rulebook, the tokens and other game pieces, and "above all the Parks cards".
[8][2] Mastrangeli states that the game is "smooth and engaging", but that it can "become almost frustrating" with five players.