Save Fort Greene Park'sMature Trees
NYC Parks wants to cut down 78 mature trees and pave 13,000 sq ft of our beloved Fort Greene Park. We're showing them that their plan is unwanted by the people.
July 2025 Update: Judge dismissed our lawsuit - NYC Parks approved to cut down trees. Time is running out.Stay informed →
There's a Better Way
We support sensible improvements that preserve trees and serve the community. See how we can enhance the park without destroying its natural character.
NYC Parks Plan
- • Cut down 78 mature trees
- • Pave 13,314 sq ft with concrete
- • Remove natural landscape mounds
- • Create heat island effect
Community Counter-Proposal
- • Preserve all healthy mature trees
- • Improve ADA accessibility
- • Restore historic landscape features
- • Upgrade playground, basketball court, restrooms and more
Why This Matters
The people using Fort Greene Park today depend on these trees for their daily comfort and health.
Kids & Families
Children playing, families picnicking, and neighbors exercising all rely on the cooling shade these mature trees provide
Less Heat
Concrete plaza creates urban heat island effect, making the park uncomfortably hot instead of the cool oasis it is today
Noise Buffer
Trees naturally absorb city noise, creating the peaceful atmosphere that makes this park a true escape from urban stress
Clean Air
Mature trees remove 70× more pollution than saplings, cleaning the air that Brooklyn families breathe every day
Voices from the Community
Hear directly from neighbors about why Fort Greene Park's trees matter.
"So many things that need to be done. Why are you building a plaza here?" —Maria
"This is what keeps the community together... by doing that... you segregate the community" —Joe
"Let nature be. Let mother nature grow for us." —Angeline and Alfonso
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