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2 months agoIn Brooklyn, a Fight Over Paving Parkland for Skateboarding
The city plans to build a large skate park in Mount Prospect Park, Brooklyn, sparking opposition from nearby residents due to concerns about the impact on green space.
The proposed skateboarding facility in Mount Prospect Park, known as the Brooklyn Skate Garden, is part of a larger $24.8 million project by Mayor Eric Adams to create four skateboarding spots across different boroughs. [ more ]