Leveraging the Power of City Parks

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

Why City Parks Matter

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  • Member Exclusive
    Webinar

    Transforming Park Systems for Climate Resilience

    Oct 16, 2025Virtual

    Parks are important allies for addressing climate change and protecting ecosystems, but making a real impact takes a systemwide, strategic approach through par…

  • Oct 1, 2025

    From Accessible to Inclusive: A New Era of Play

    City Parks Alliance

    At the Park Circle Playground in North Charleston, South Carolina, kids can explore a sensory tunnel full of colors, lights, and textures, wide enough for a wh…

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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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  • Jul 11, 2025

    Find City Park Funding

    City Parks Alliance

    Discover new funding sources that can help grow, revitalize, and sustain your parks and recreation initiatives in the City Parks Funding Hub.

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  • Oct 8, 2025

    Federal Funding Sources: ORLP Grants

    City Parks Alliance

    The Land & Water Conservation Fund's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program is a smart investment for America’s cities and towns.The OR…

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  • Conference

    Greater & Greener 2026

    Jun 13-16, 2026Austin, TX

    Greater & Greener 2026 to be held in Austin, TX in partnership with the City of Austin and The Trail Conservancy.

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.