A New Turf War: Synthetic Turf in New York City Parks is the first comprehensive study that identifies the issues surrounding the use of synthetic turf and offers a series of recommendations on how to determine when and where synthetic turf is appropriate in New York City’s parks and athletic fields.
An in-depth analysis of each park surveyed in The Report Card on Parks. Each profile provides a detailed analysis of the park’s Report Card grade and community-level statistics.
The "Comparative Park Management Models" report provides background research on “best practices” in urban parks management and funding in three major municipalities – Boston, Chicago and San Francisco.
This 45-page book describes the evolution of the playground advocacy movement in New York City from the origin of city playgrounds in 1887 to next steps for the 21st Century. To request your free copy, email
CivicPanel partners with NY4P to survey individuals in New York City and across the country on their parks, playgrounds and beaches and how they impact our communities.
