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bklyn1977 t1_izyq7ky wrote

Reply to comment by GrassGaurdian in What Is New York’s Greenest Borough? Probably Not the One You Think. by CactusBoyScout

You mean the one with the largest park in the city?

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tyen0 t1_izz6svi wrote

And the NY Botanical Garden? Shocking.

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Throwawayhelp111521 t1_izzaw2o wrote

Pelham Bay Park. It's the largest public park in New York City.

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tyen0 t1_izzblm7 wrote

Yeah, I was just adding on more greenery. :) Sad that the ny times has to resort to clickbaity titles like this, but I can see why.

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mahabraja t1_izzs74c wrote

You ever seen wave hill? Sometimes in spring, I swear that view there blows anything NYBG has away.

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tyen0 t1_izzyjcm wrote

No, but it has been on my list of places to visit for a while since the covid restrictions let up. Thanks for reminding me.

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Dear_Strawberry7215 t1_izz9m76 wrote

Just take a stroll down fordham, BX zoo, Mosholu parkway to botanical gardens to van cortland. All very beautiful. Not to mention city island pelham bay. I love the bronx.

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J-Brahmz t1_izzku36 wrote

Despite all the greenery, the Bronx seems to have the worst air quality and pollution from what I’ve read. Bit strange.

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speedy790_1 t1_izzm0am wrote

That's in large part due to the Cross Bronx Expressway where a large number of Diesel trucks spend hours idling while stuck in traffic.

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