Safe Spaces for Recreation

Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Safe Spaces, a community-driven initiative focused on making public parks safer through education, engagement and empowerment. By hosting regulars workshops and activities. This project aims to reduce insecurity, discourage illicit activities, and create a strong sense of community ownership in public parks.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
To reduce insecurity in public parks by empowering community members with knowledge and tools to promote safety, prevent risk behaviors and reclaim parks as positive inclusive spaces.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
Veterans
LGBTQIA+ People
Parents
Unhoused People

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Safe Spaces for Recreation

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