Parks in Montgomery, Alabama, that serve mainly Black residents are in worse condition overall than parks serving mainly white residents
A recent study graded parks on factors including the presence of trash and dog waste; noise from highways and industrial areas; and evidence of vandalism, alcohol and drug use. These conditions were more prevalent in parks serving predominantly Black neighborhoods than in those serving white neighborhoods.
Donut chart showing 83% of parks serving mainly Black residents of Montgomery rated in poor condition, 8% mediocre and 9% good. For parks serving mainly white residents, 50% were in poor condition, 31% were mediocre and 19% were good.
