By Michael Halicki, Park Pride’s Executive Director and Isabel González Whitaker, Founder of Sara J. González Memorial Park
Great parks aren’t “great” if they aren’t welcoming and accessible. Parks shouldn’t discriminate on any count and certainly not by design. As a park founder and at Park Pride, where we work to make sure parks reach their full potential, we believe that everyone should have access to a quality park, regardless of race, age, income, zip code — or ability. Today we will focus on ability because how you get there and what you can do once you get there matters when it comes to parks.
