Fostering Safety in Parks and Public Spaces
Following our recent webinar, Holistic Approaches to Park Safety and Security, join us for an in-depth discussion with peers about safety and security in your parks, including what’s working well…
Great parks make great cities. They strengthen communities, boost local economies, and nurture our shared sense of belonging.
As the nation’s only independent, multisector organization dedicated solely to the future of city parks, City Parks Alliance gives the field a collective voice in shaping policy, securing funding, and driving innovation.
We’re the “go-to” organization for cutting-edge research demonstrating that city parks are critical infrastructure and addressing emerging issues facing urban parks professionals.
We’re a trusted convener, bringing together urban parks professionals across sectors to learn and collaborate through honest conversations.
We’re the national voice for urban parks and green spaces, championing the funding they need to thrive.
Following our recent webinar, Holistic Approaches to Park Safety and Security, join us for an in-depth discussion with peers about safety and security in your parks, including what’s working well…
MARK YOUR CALENDARSGreater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities…
Notice of Funding Now Open
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant program that provides funding to enhance recreation opportunities in rural and urban communities.
The next round of funding is now open!
In this blog post, go straight to the heart of the human impact of public spaces and examine how parks function as public health infrastructure, combat the epidemic of social isolation, and foster inclusive communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Repositioning Parks as Public Health Infrastructure Think about the last time you felt […]
This is the first in a four-part series exploring how the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program helps cities transform their communities. City Parks Spark Local Economic Vitality At a time of economic uncertainty, city leaders face the persistent challenge of generating local economic growth while improving the quality of life for all residents. Public […]
Shifting federal funding, macroeconomic uncertainty, and limited philanthropic resources mean traditional funding models are no longer enough. Modern parks require a blended approach that weaves together financial resources from diverse buckets across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, strategically deploying each to multiply the impact of every dollar invested. Moving Beyond a Single Funding Source […]