Parks and Recreation is one of the highest scoring topic areas in our framework. Still, some groups, like individuals with a disability, face special challenges in playground and recreation center accessibility. Additionally, while public parks are accessible to New Yorkers of every income level, individuals with lower income may have to travel farther to access them. Finally, access to senior centers varies by borough, with the highest concentration in Manhattan.

To understand Parks and Recreation as a function of inequality, we looked at four indicators:

• Income & Access to Parks
• Disability & Playground Accessibility
• Disability & Recreation Center Accessibility
• Location & Access to Senior Centers

Take a look at the chart to your right for an overall picture of this topic, and then look at each indicator and the scores in context for more detail and additional findings.