Word on the Street: Access to parks
A new survey says 97 percent of New Yorkers live within 10 minutes of a park. The survey was conducted by the nonprofit Trust for Public Fund. The only city in the country beating out New York City
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May 30, 2014, 4:20 AM
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A new survey says 97 percent of New Yorkers live within 10 minutes of a park.
The survey was conducted by the nonprofit Trust for Public Fund. The only city in the country beating out New York City in the survey was Minneapolis.
Residents in Brooklyn say their borough has lots of nearby parks. Many who spoke to News 12 Brooklyn said their favorite is Prospect Park.
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