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Is Access To NYC Park Restrooms In The Toilet?
When nature calls, a quick pitstop to NYC park restrooms could divert any potential problems. However, the accessibility of these facilities isn’t what it should be, according to a new investigation.
While many of us have come to rely on the ultra-convenient map of NYC open bathrooms — which includes coffee shops, fast food chains, and public spaces, to name a few options — those restrooms at our favorite NYC parks are either unsanitary or unopened during operating hours, per the newly released findings.
The New York City Council’s Oversight and Investigative Division just unveiled Nature’s Call: An Assessment of NYC Park Restrooms and found that nearly 70% of the spaces were a no go. The report states:
“OID’s investigation revealed significant issues requiring urgent attention, including that fully two-thirds (66.6%) of all restrooms — 68 of 102 we inspected or attempted to inspect — were closed or had health and safety issues.”
The Council members gathered data in July. Here’s how they went about it: they visited one men’s and one women’s bathroom in each of the city’s 51 Council Districts on July 9th, 10th, and 11th between 8am and 4pm.
Although reports suggest that the Parks Department doesn’t find the assessment accurate, considering there are nearly 700 restrooms in question, the City Council is still vigilant about providing accommodating facilities for New Yorkers.
The organization continues to push for agencies to add the promised 151 new public restrooms across the five boroughs, a move that was signed off two years ago.
Should you feel as though your local park restrooms need improvement while you’re out an about enjoying September activities in NYC — and beyond — you can call 311, contact Mayor Eric Adams, or provide feedback on the issue at NYC.gov.
You can read Nature’s Call: An Assessment Of NYC Park Restrooms in full for more information.
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