June 22-25, 2024
Greater & Greener 2024 was presented in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, the host city lead partner. Additional supporting partners included the Associated Recreation Council, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, and the Seattle Park Foundation.
June 18-21, 2022
Greater & Greener 2022 was presented in partnership with host city lead partners Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Parks Conservancy.
July 20-24, 2019
Greater & Greener 2019 was presented in partnership with host city lead Denver Parks and Recreation.
July 29-August 2, 2017
Greater & Greener 2017: Parks Connecting Cities, Cultures, & Generations was presented in partnership with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The conference focused on the role of urban parks in creating healthy, resilient, and economically competitive cities. It was the first time the conference was cohosted by two cities.
April 11-14, 2015
Greater & Greener 2015: Innovative Parks, Vibrant Cities was presented in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the host city’s lead agency.
The conference focused on the role of urban parks in creating healthy, resilient cities.
June 14-17, 2012
The first Greater & Greener conference was held in New York City with the theme Re-Imagining Parks for 21st Century.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation was the city’s host lead partner. More than six hundred participants attended.