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Accessibility Policy
City Parks Alliance is committed to ensuring that all individuals, including but not limited to those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or have othe…
Austin Park Study Tour Report
Take a look back at our 2022 park study tour in Austin, TX.
New Narratives for a Legacy City: A St. Louis Park Study Tour Reflection
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThe power of parks as restorative infrastructure was fully evident during City Parks Alliance’s park study tour in St. Louis, MO, June 1 – 3. Thirty-five parti…
Park Study Tour: Austin, TX
Thanks to our sponsors and partners: KOMPAN, Agency Landscape + Planning, The Trail Foundation, WRT, Austin Parks & Recreation, and City of Austin.
Rose Kennedy Greenway
As a destination for tourists, a gathering space for residents, and an economic driver, the greenway has reconnected the city with its waterfront.
Parks as Infrastructure
A five-part video series documenting the role of parks as urban infrastructure.
Members
City Parks Alliance Membership Network City Parks Alliance members make up a dynamic network of urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design p…
Deploying Technology to Explore Park Usage and Impact
This webinar will explore how park leaders are deploying technology to measure and understand a range of issues in their park systems, including park usage pat…
Accessing Transportation Funds for Park and Trail Projects
The last few years have given us a deeper understanding of the importance of parks, greenspace, and trails for our physical and mental health, as well as our e…
Lafitte Greenway
A small investment in the Lafitte Greenway created a means of transportation for local residents, catalyzed development in the area, and increased environmenta…
Using Transportation Funds to Create and Enhance Parks and Trails
We know that parks, greenspaces, and trails are critical for physical and mental health, community cohesion, and climate resilience. And yet these assets are t…
The High Line
Lauded as one of the most innovative urban reclamation projects in modern history, New York’s High Line has effectively paved the way for using public parks to…
Park and Conservation Organizations Applaud Department of Interior’s $16 million in Grants to Improve Local Parks and Recreation in Disadvantaged Urban Communities
Today, the National Park Service announced its fourth round of Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) awardees which will distribute $16 million …
Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Park links a network of trails, open space, public art, and other amenities while helping the city manage stormwater runoff.
State of Finance for Nature in Cities 2023: Time to Assess
This report examines the critical need and the challenges and opportunities for Nature-based Solutions in cities.
Chicago Dog-Friendly Area Package
This document is a comprehensive package from the Chicago Park District outlining how to establish a dog friendly area. It includes a step-by-step manual, chec…
Master Community Food Habitat Agreement
This is a land use agreement template used by Denver Urban Gardens as an initial framework upon which all of their agreements are built.
Recreation Assistant – Part-Time, Non-Benefited (Seasonal and Year-Round)
This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Recr…
White House Urban Policy Rep Supports Red Fields to Green Fields
The White House had identified three goals for its urban policy: economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.
Community Is Alive in Austin
By: Guest ContributorBy Lisa Casey, Associate and Landscape Architect at Studio Outside in Dallas, Texas. A mentor once described the next level of building professional re…