Originally published in Issue 10 - May 27, 1997


Private Support for Park$ Not Enough

At the request of the Parks Council, IBO has prepared an analysis measuring the impact of private support on City parks through a survey of eight major parks friends groups as well as the budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). The main findings from the study are listed below:

Copies of the full analysis are available by calling (212) 442-0632, writing to the Independent Budget Office, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038, or by accessing the Publications section of this IBO website.