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Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Park Was Just Named the No. 1 Tourist Attraction in the U.S.

Central Park ranks as the top U.S. tourist attraction, reflecting a broader preference for urban and natural parks among visitors.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Readers sound off on a waterfront plan, Trump's spending and carriage-horse advocacy

A plan to rebuild Brooklyn Marine Terminal will modernize piers, expand industrial space, create jobs, fund affordable housing, and add parks.
Environment
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Parks and Recreation Department urges parkland acquisition in 2026 bond - Austin Monitor

Austin aims to provide parks within a five- to 10-minute walk for all residents and seeks $100 million in the 2026 bond to acquire parkland.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

New York's coolest neighborhood may undergo a massive transformation thanks to a controversial waterfront project

A proposed redevelopment of 122 acres in Red Hook would add up to 6,000 homes, rebuild the port, and create parks plus industrial space with significant affordability.
#golden-gate-park
fromMedium
6 months ago
San Francisco

My favorite way to bike in Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park offers ideal seven-mile bike routes—JFK Way and Overlook Way—providing car-free promenades, scenic attractions, and a balanced ride to the ocean and back.
fromFuncheap
4 months ago
San Francisco

Free Golden Gate Park "Walking Tour" (SF)

Golden Gate Park's east end features significant historical sites and beautiful landscapes, perfect for both residents and visitors.
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Environment
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

City could use Hemphill Park as a drainage site to mitigate flooding - Austin Monitor

Adams Hemphill Neighborhood Park is proposed to host permanent and temporary detention basins to reduce flood risk in a Central Austin historic neighborhood.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I'm a New Yorker who spent 48 hours in Berlin for the first time. 7 surprises made me sure I'll return for a longer trip.

The flight from NYC to Berlin took eight hours. When I booked my ticket, I selected the cheapest non-stop option: a red-eye with Norse Airways, a budget airline I'd never heard of. I booked the lowest-tier ticket, economy light, for $88. There was also a $20 airport check-in fee. I couldn't believe it was possible to fly across the Atlantic for around $100.
Travel
New York City
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

A Nicer Park, But Not Too Nice

New York's public parks suffer chronic neglect and inadequate funding, causing widespread decay, flooding, and inaccessible conditions despite occasional well-maintained exceptions.
London
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago

London's most exciting new parks sit atop a 4.6 billion "Super Sewer"

New parks above the Thames Tideway combine sculptural ventilation columns and public green spaces, concealing sewer infrastructure while enhancing river connections.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

36 Hours in Portland, Oregon: Things to Do and See

Mount Tabor Park's trails scale an extinct cinder cone volcano and meander alongside three reservoirs that once supplied the city with drinking water. In a city besotted with farmers' markets, the Saturday PSU Farmers Market is the biggest, and the only one that operates year-round. The many color-coded rooms in Powell's City of Books including a rare book room filled with signed copies and first editions hold more than half a million volumes total.
Portland
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Guangzhou Yunxi Botanical Garden / AECOM + Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT + Guangzhou Landscape Architectural Design & Research Institute

Yunxi Botanical Garden represents a cornerstone initiative for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Guangzhou, emphasizing integration within the city’s urban-park framework.
Renovation
fromIslands
3 months ago

A Man-Made Mountain In One Of New York City's Largest Forests Is A Soothing Escape To Fresh Air And Nature - Islands

Paulo's Peak, part of Staten Island's Greenbelt, offers a serene escape with stunning views and extensive hiking trails, showcasing New York City's hidden natural beauty.
New York City
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Innovative parks aren't just bold urban design-they lower the temperature in cities

Urban parks significantly benefit community health and offer essential cooling effects, which are crucial as urban areas face rising heat levels.
Portland food
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Sunset Dunes Update: Concrete Poured for Sloat Gateway Skate Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

The new skate park at Sunset Dunes provides a permanent space for local skaters, generating both excitement and controversy in the community.
London
fromianVisits
5 months ago

London's Pocket Parks: St Thomas's Recreation Ground, E9

Hackney's hidden pocket park was once a graveyard, showcasing a unique historical transition from burial site to public space.
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