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Committee on Parks and Recreation

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Parks and Recreation Committee introduced four new local laws focused on expanding and improving green spaces across New York City, including trail development, increased park access in underserved neighborhoods, wildlife management planning, and a cool pavements pilot program in parks. All four bills were presented for initial consideration without votes taken at this introductory stage.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law - Trail Improvement and Creation Introduced
  • Local Law - Study on Green Space and Parks Expansion Introduced
  • Local Law - Citywide Wildlife Management Plan Introduced
  • Local Law - Cool Pavements Pilot Program Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0577-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the improvement, formalization, or creation of trails
    Introduction
  2. Int 0740-2026 A Local Law in relation to a study on increasing the amount of green space and parks in various neighborhoods
    Introduction
  3. T2026-1506 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a citywide wildlife management plan
    Introduction
  4. T2026-1507 A Local Law in relation to a cool pavements pilot program for parks and playgrounds under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation
    Introduction