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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How bad is street parking in Gover Park? We heard it was easy but perhaps not. [/quote]

It’s bad if you don’t have a dedicated space, especially if you’re looking for parking in the evening. The substandard public transportation in the neighborhood means many people need cars. [/quote]

I think it must differ by block.  On my block in GP I have no problem getting a space whenever I need it.  I think there's roughly the number of spots on the street minus ~3-5 cars that are owned by neighbors who street park.  As there aren't usually that many people visiting, there's always a spot on the street (on my block, on either side) for me.  In the rare case someone's having a party of some sort, there's parking a block away for the same reason.

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People comment that Glover Park feels so green, but note the lack of private outdoor space. For those who live there, how does that balance out?
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When my kids were very young, they were satisfied with our fenced backyard.  When they grew up, we went to the field off W st., or Whitehaven park (or into Glover park for hiking).  I do more in nature here than I ever did elsewhere, though I'm also in a much different place in life.
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Thank you.  Any other thoughts on parking or green space?[/quote]

Have been in Glover Park for 30 years.  Parking was much worse 30 years ago.  Several things have made it easier:  there are fewer group houses and more families (group houses would often have three or four cars, families usually have 1 or 2).  And uber/bikeshare/car share mean that the number of people with cars has declined.  Twenty years ago, if I came home at night, I knew I would feel lucky if I could find a spot within two blocks of my house.  Now, 99% of the time, I find a spot half a block away.  And no problem finding parking at all during the day or weekend.

Green space: as previous posters have noted, there is tons of universal green space - parks on all sides, big trees everywhere, and nicely landscaped front yards.   So walking around it feels very green, and you can walk to parks and sit on your front porch or deck and really enjoy the greenery.  Makes up for the small front and back yards. [/quote]

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