When I was a kid I showed up with my dad in prospect park in the middle of Brooklyn NY with an aged Estes that had been gathering dust, given to me by the scien

When I was a kid I showed up with my dad in prospect park in the middle of Brooklyn NY with an aged Estes that had been gathering dust, given to me by the science teacher. Sadly, it must have been a bit too old because we couldn't get it to work. More recently (circa 2019) I set off some pressurized carbon capsule based rockets in the exact same park. Similar idea without the fireworks ordinance problems. In theory an urban environment should be far more hostile to this sort of activity (and for good reason) yet it everyone seemed fine and even encourages it. The spirit is alive and well. Maybe its just your specific area?