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Key Findings

• Residents living near Frick Park expressed a strong interest in environmental education, but they want to feel welcome to participate.
• Barriers to use of the Environmental Center at Frick Park and Frick Park more generally include lack of awareness; issues related to distance, transportation, and parking; lack of alignment with interests; feelings of discomfort; and safety concerns.
• Recommendations include collaboration with community organizations, culturally sensitive advertising, neighborhood-based (rather than center-based) environmental education activities, and variable scheduling.