Bronx Parks Speak Up Centralizes Networking Among Parks

SEVERAL DOZEN BRONX park activists came out in support of their beloved green spaces at the 22nd annual Bronx Parks Speak Up held at Lehman College Feb. 20. The event drew volunteer groups representing parks from Norwood and Bedford Park, including Friends of Mosholu Parkway and Friends of the Williamsbridge Oval.

DOUG CONDIT AND Betty Arce man the table for Friends of Williamsbridge Oval Park, a group of volunteer park activists serving as the Norwood park's eyes and ears. Photo by Miriam Quinones — DOUG CONDIT AND Betty Arce man the table for Friends of Williamsbridge Oval Park, a group of volunteer park activists serving as the Norwood park’s eyes and ears.
Photo by Miriam Quinones

The event was sponsored by the Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces, a grassroots organization that holds the yearly networking conference.

SHEILA SANCHEZ, WHO serves as president of the Friends of The Williamsbridge Oval group shares a moment with Samelys Lopez, an executive member of Community Board 7, covering Norwood. Photo by Miriam Quinones — SHEILA SANCHEZ, WHO serves as president of the Friends of The Williamsbridge Oval group shares a moment with Samelys Lopez, an executive member of Community Board 7, covering Norwood.
Photo by Miriam Quinones

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