Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)

A new report finds that for every dollar invested in parks, cities reap $3 in economic benefits. Here's how.

By Matt Simon
June 5, 2026
Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
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Matt Simon

Matt Simon is a senior staff writer at Wired covering biology, robotics, and the environment.

 
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