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New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Brooklyn locals plan to jeer Tony Hawk over skate park plans at Mount Prospect Park: 'Save our green space now!'

Tony Hawk faces opposition for skate park plan at Mount Prospect Park
Locals express concerns about the destruction of greenspace due to the skate park project. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

In 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 ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Locals, pols divided over proposed Brooklyn Skate Garden

Residents of Mount Prospect Park oppose plans to build a skate park in the green space.
Local community members feel that their input was not considered in the decision-making process. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Op-ed | Setting the record straight on the Mount Prospect Park skate park * Brooklyn Paper

The proposed skateboard arena in Mount Prospect Park would significantly reduce green space in the area.
Proponents like Mayor Eric Adams are accused of avoiding public input on site selection. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Shred it! New Skatepark Eyed For Mount Prospect Park

A new skateboard park called the 'Brooklyn Skate Garden' is planned for Mount Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
The project is part of a partnership between the city and the Skatepark Project to establish and upgrade skateparks in Brooklyn and the Bronx. [ more ]
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