It’s time to recognize the multiple benefits of parks and fund them as infrastructure if we want our cities to be successful and prepared for the future.
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PHOTO BY KELLYVANDELLEN/ISTOCK Secretary Zinke’s proposal to increase entry fees could make parks an exclusive playground