City leaders, including Council Member Chi Ossé, are pressing Mayor Adams to boost the NYC Parks Department budget for FY26. They point to serious staffing shortages, as the department is operating with 845 fewer employees than necessary, and a significant decline in park conditions, particularly in Brooklyn where only 25% of parks meet maintenance standards. Advocates argue that past disinvestment has led to overflowing trash, broken facilities, and unsafe environments in public green spaces. They stress that parks are vital for community health and livability, necessitating restored funding for their upkeep.
Parks are among the most important places in every neighborhood for New Yorkers of all ages. A fair and effective City budget must fully fund our parks to the benefit of all.
New York City's parks - and the workers who care for them - are essential to the health, safety, and general quality of life of communities in Brooklyn and across the city.
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