Leveraging the Power of City Parks

City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks.

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  • Dec 16, 2024

    Parks and Green Stormwater Infrastructure

    City Parks Alliance

    Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) manages runoff naturally, reducing flooding and pollution while enhancing urban resilience, creating green spaces, spurri…

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    Crafting A Strong Messaging Strategy About Park Equity

    Mar 25, 2025Virtual

    Park practitioners and advocates already know how transformative parks and green spaces can be for urban communities. But how can we communicate the importance…

  • Dec 16, 2024

    The 8th ORLP Application Round is Now Open

    City Parks Alliance

    12/16/2024The Department of Interior has opened the eighth application round for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program, and applicatio…

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  • Aug 24, 2024

    Cities Are Trying to Close the Park Equity Gap. This Federal Program Can Help.

    City Parks Alliance

    Getting outdoors to play, walk, or just enjoy the fresh air has countless physical, mental, and social benefits, many studies have shown. But underserved commu…

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  • Aug 24, 2024

    An “Urban Village” Park in Diverse Seattle Neighborhood Thanks to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership

    City Parks Alliance

    The Rainier Valley neighborhood in Southeast Seattle is known as one of the most diverse urban enclaves in the country, home to immigrants and their descendant…

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City Parks Alliance Membership Network

City Parks Alliance members make up a dynamic network of urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design professionals, public officials, advocates, funders, and innovators from all sectors.

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Meet Our Champions for City Parks

Mayors for Parks Coalition

The bipartisan Mayors for Parks Coalition recognizes the important role of parks in cities and advocates for increased federal funding for city parks and greenspace.

Funders Learning Network

The Funders Learning Network is a national network of funders with a specific focus on the potential of parks, recreation, and green space in cities.

Research Partners

Together with economists, engineers, public policy experts, advocates, and practitioners, we are delivering practical solutions that address critical emerging issues in cities.