Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn
Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper
Recreation deserts in Brooklyn lack facilities, impacting residents' health and well-being due to insufficient investment in recreational opportunities.
Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn
Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
NYC Parks ignored in Mamdani's city budget as New Yorkers long for outdoor space: report
NYC Parks' recreation budget has declined from 31% in the mid-1960s to 5% today, leaving communities without adequate facilities, staffing, and programming despite rising demand.