The 25 happiest city parks in America, ranked by scientists (IMAGE)

University of Vermont

The 25 happiest city parks in America, ranked by scientists

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A major new study uses technology to measure the happiness effects of city parks in the 25 largest U.S. cities, from New York City to Los Angeles. The happiness effect of urban nature on users was roughly equivalent to the mood spike people experience on holidays like Thanksgiving or New Year’s Day. This photo is of Central Park, New York, USA, in 2019.

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Photo by Jean Carlo Emer on Unsplash Photo: https://unsplash.com/photos/42iH1BETeoE Licence: https://unsplash.com/license

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