Walking every park in Woodbury
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Areas of Interest (3)
- Woodbury's expansive 3,000-acre park system serves as a model for urban green space accessibility.
- Citizen-led initiatives demonstrate the impact of well-maintained public infrastructure on quality of life.
- The ongoing evolution of city infrastructure, with new parks added faster than they can be explored.
Notable Quotes (2)
I think Woodbury is so blessed to have such a great park system because we have parks in every neighborhood.
What I enjoy about going on walks is the solitude, the quiet in the sounds of nature. No distractions. It's a nice break from everything.
People (1)
Kathy StevensonResidentA Woodbury resident documenting her journey to visit every park in the city.
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A Woodbury resident documenting her journey to visit every park in the city.
“I wonder if I could walk all the parks in Woodbury.”
Motivation for starting her park-walking project.
“What I have learned is that the parks here are absolutely stunning and great condition.”
Reflecting on the quality of city maintenance.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- September 2023: Project commencement
- November 2023: Milestone of 50 parks reached
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Woodbury Park System accessibility
Citizen engagement with public greenspace
Park maintenance and preservation
Individual project of walking all local parks
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