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.
Transform your city’s communities and close the park equity gap with funding from the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program. The ORLP Notice of Funding Opportunity is now…
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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!
Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2026) – At City Parks Alliance’s June Board of Directors meeting, the board elected two new members. The board also elected a new Treasurer and board committee leaders, while recognizing several board members for completing their board service. Two New Members Elected to Board of Directors Erin Lonoff (Minneapolis, MN) is […]
Zilker Metro Park Awarded $50K to Develop Sustainable Maintenance Facility AUSTIN, TX – June 15, 2026 – Today, Zilker Metropolitan Park, “the crown jewel of the Austin Parks system,” received The Toro Company Urban Park Innovation Award of $50,000 in support of the development of a new, sustainable maintenance facility for the park’s facilities and […]
Over the past 20 years, as I have led City Parks Alliance, I have been struck by a simple truth: parks hold a city’s DNA. They are markers of a city’s history, politics, culture, and values. You can visit a city’s park system and learn to read these indicators by the condition and accessibility of […]