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Council advances bill to open at least 15 schoolyards a year to public use, prioritizing environmental-justice areas
5107978 · July 1, 2025
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Summary
Intro 5‑66B would require DOE and Parks to produce an annual plan to expand public access to school playgrounds, prioritizing environmental-justice neighborhoods and listing at least 15 schoolyards feasible for weekend and after-school opening.
Council member Gail Brewer, sponsor of Intro 5‑66B, described the bill during the June 11 meeting as an effort to increase public access to outdoor schoolyards in New York City. Brewer said there are 945 school buildings with outdoor yards citywide, of…
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