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2023 Year in Review
By: City Parks Alliance“Parks make our cities work.” I shared those words at a press conference in late November on the steps of the US Capitol building, calling for passage of the O…
Maintaining Our Connections: Ideas to Engage Staff and Residents
Learn how your peers are collaboratively creating initiatives and programs that encourage both staff and resident engagement.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Sample frequently asked questions and answers on topics such as "Are your parks still open?"
Nurturing Neighborhoods
LA County’s master planning effort for six of its most "park-poor" unincorporated communities, bridging sustainability, social equity, and parks.
Friends of the Park Handbook
A guide to forming a "Friends of the Park" group and helpful tips and resources for how to reach your group's goals.
WHO-Green and New Evidence and Perspectives for Action Blue Spaces and Mental Health
This report presents the results of two systematic reviews on types and characteristics of green and blue spaces and mental health.
Leading Together: A New Model for Thriving State Parks
This report examines how a new nonprofit partner is enhancing the CA park system's ability to meet unprecedented challenges and scale innovation.
Why Attend
City Parks Alliance’s Summer Series will include more than a dozen events over the span of two weeks, starting June 14 through June 25, 2021. It will be an int…
Why Attend
Build community in the urban park spaceThe Summer Series will include 13+ events over the span of two weeks, starting June 24 through June 25, 2021.It will be …
Greater & Greener in Philadelphia, PA Postponed to 2022
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDear City Parks Alliance Members and Friends,After careful consideration, City Parks Alliance, in cooperation with our host city lead partners Philadelphia Par…
Greenspace in American Cities: How Access to Parks and Nature Can Improve Health and Well-Being
This report highlights disparities in greenspace access and outlines policy solutions that can ensure that all communities have access to public land.
Conversation with Department of the Interior and Council on Environmental Quality Leaders
This event is open to representatives of grantmaking foundations only.
New and Improved Memberships
By: City Parks AllianceIn January 2024, City Parks Alliance updated our membership structure to better serve our members and increase access to our member-exclusive programming and r…
City Parks Alliance Board of Directors Elects Three New Members, New Co-Chair
By: City Parks AllianceAt City Parks Alliance’s June Board of Directors meeting in Seattle, WA, the board elected three new members. The board also elected a new co-chair and other o…
Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure
Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Park Pride’s 19th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference
Exclusive Registration Discount for City Parks Alliance Members
Programming While Social Distancing: Creative Strategies to Engage Communities
Learn how park & rec professionals are using social media, live-streaming, signage, and other strategies to connect residents and encourage physical activity.
Green Champions
Support the Power of Parks Organizations of all sizes can upgrade to our Green Champion membership level to demonstrate their commitment to urban parks and t…
Funding Parks Through Institutional Health Partnerships
Learn how to partner with various health institutions to fund, program, and activate parks and green spaces.