A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual plan to expand access to school playgrounds

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to consult with the Department of Education (DOE) to create and submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council an annual plan to expand public access to school playgrounds. The plan would need to prioritize playgrounds that are located in environmental justice areas and include, for the upcoming year, a list of at least 25 school playgrounds that could be maintained and operated by DPR and DOE and used by the public on weekends and after school hours, a list of the duties of DPR and DOE in relation to increasing the number of playgrounds available to the public, the estimated budget required, and any challenges with implementing the plan.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council