""Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases.""
""Funding for recreation in the city has fallen dramatically in the last 50 years, going from 31% of the NYC Parks Department's budget to just 5.3% today.""
""NYC Parks must also commit at least 20% of its budget to recreation, which would move NYC closer to cities like Chicago and Philadelphia, who respectively spend 25% and 37% of their parks budget on rec.""
Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, particularly in Community Boards 12 and 9, which have far fewer facilities than the citywide average. Residents lack access to essential recreational spaces, such as soccer pitches and pools, forcing them to travel outside their neighborhoods. This situation contributes to increased isolation and chronic health issues among Brooklynites. Funding for recreation has drastically decreased over the past 50 years, prompting calls for a greater budget allocation to improve access to recreational activities and address public health challenges.
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