Last chance to rally for parks funding in this budget
Mayor Adams’ Executive Budget places NYC Parks expense funding at just .6% of the total city budget, well below the 1% he repeatedly committed to. Once again, our city’s parks will experience significant strains on staff and resources, as they have for the past 40+ years of underinvestment.
This comes at a time when New Yorkers are relying on parks and open spaces more than ever, both for mental and physical health during the ongoing pandemic and as our best line of defense against climate change.
We’re holding a final rally to demand 1% of the city budget for NYC Parks—the minimum expense funding required to maintain and operate safe, clean, and equitable parks. We hope you'll join us in this crucial fight.