"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases. And at a moment when recreation should be central to the borough's strategy to address these challenges, we've been investing less in it."
"Funding for recreation in the city has fallen dramatically in the last 50 years, going from 31 percent of the NYC Parks Department's budget to just 5.3 percent today."
Brooklyn has been identified as having stark recreation deserts, with two community districts lacking adequate recreational facilities. Community Board 12 has only 41 facilities, while Community Board 9 has 48, compared to 190 in Community Board 3. This lack of access to recreational spaces, such as sports fields and pools, limits opportunities for residents, particularly low-income households. Funding for recreation has decreased significantly, dropping from 31% of the NYC Parks Department's budget to just 5.3%. The current budget allocates only 0.5% to parks, falling short of previous commitments.
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