Parks
Love Our National Parks? Grab This Rad Merch That Supports Them
Pick up a tie-dye Parks Project long sleeve or Big Sur-scented candle, but most of all, make sure you leave no trace!
19 Unforgettable Ways to Make Up for Lost Time With Friends This Summer
Do a little matchmaking. Spring for corny souvenirs. Have a massive birthday party for everyone who missed theirs.
Parks Carried the Pandemic Year on Their Backs. Here’s How to Thank Them
Look out for volunteer opportunities, show love on social media, and show up to town halls to sing the praises of public green space.
The Park Is Where We Live Our Lives Now
Outside is our living room, salon, gym, dining room, karaoke room, pole dancing studio, and toilet.
Weird-Ass Tan Lines Are the Surprise Trend of the Summer
Safe socialization means we're spending a lot more time outdoors—and exploring a fun and stripy new aesthetic, courtesy of the sun.
I Wish My Park Didn’t Have to Beg People to Volunteer to Pick Up Garbage
New York City’s parks are more essential than ever, but the city won’t allocate enough funding to maintain them.
The Case for Drinking in Parks During the Pandemic
The City of Toronto is threatening to fine park drinkers, even though it’s the safest way to socialize in person.
Drugs, Raves and Human Waste: How Public Parks Became a Lockdown Battleground
From east London to Sheffield, fights between locals and "outsiders" over neighbourhood parks have reached new heights during the pandemic.
Mom Says She Was Fined $880 For 'Standing Too Long' in a Park With Baby
"It was like a scene out of Cops," said the mom, who had her baby in a stroller and her dog.
The Fight for Greener Neighborhoods Is a Matter of Life or Death
Everybody loves parks, but coronavirus has shown us they’re more than just neighborhood amenities. They’re necessities.
‘Why Are You Up My Ass?’ People Are Getting Fed Up With Strict Park Rules
Authorities are fining people for using the parks, even when they’re not near anyone else. Residents say their heavy-handed approach is going too far.
People Are Misusing the Six Foot Rule to Continue Their Normal Routines
The six foot rule is not as important as "stay home as much as possible," but personal exceptionalism is still winning.