Over 26,000 US Public Parks Border a Toxic Superfund Site—But It’s Worse Than That The concept of a "safe haven" is often associated with national parks, where visitors can escape city life, breathe in fresh air, and rejuvenate amidst nature's splendor.
However, research from the University of Michigan reveals that thousands of these public parks are situated mere miles away from toxic waste sites.
Nearly 18% of America's parks (over 26,000) border a Superfund Site, while more than half share proximity with Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) sites.