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Making the Most of Membership
I joined City Parks Alliance, what do I do next? From using the Park XChange, designating members for account access, to the Equitable Funding Hub, join us for…
Manager of Open Space and Forestry
Hiring salary: $96,547.23 - $120,684.04The deadline to submit an application for this position is Sunday, May 19th. However, applications will be reviewed in t…
Ice Rink – Managers on Duty Positions – Seasonal
DescriptionIs Ice Skating a part of your life? Why not join the fun and work at one of our ice-skating facilities? Do you enjoy engaging with adults and childr…
Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance
City Parks Alliance, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hosting an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant technical assistance webin…
Great American Outdoors Act: A Victory for City Parks and People
By: Julie WatermanOn August 4, 2020 the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation guarantees that the $900 million deposited into the Land and W…
Recreation/Enterprise Facility Manager I
DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is currently seeking a Recreation/Enterprise Facility Manager I to work within Montgomery…
The Brickline Greenway: Charting a Path towards Social Equity in St. Louis
With cities everywhere focused squarely on equity issues right now, it is a hopeful time for those in St. Louis who’ve been advocating for, funding, and buildi…
Tennis Facility Positions – Seasonal 2024
DescriptionDo you like being in an active, indoor setting? Engage with adults and children alike? Enjoy the tennis and pickleball atmosphere? Montgomery County…
Stormwater Management Funding
Stormwater Management FundingThe Clean Water Act requires all cities to manage stormwater — rain water that runs off of impervious surfaces and often overwhelm…
Fighting the winter “blahs” in Cleveland: embracing the season for our collective wellbeing
By: Nelson BeckfordIn traditional cultures, the cycle of the seasons is recognized and celebrated with ceremonies. These ceremonies and traditions encourage connection to people …
Groundwork Hudson Valley – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application narrative
In this proposal, Groundwork Hudson Valley seeks support from CDBG to restore public green space on the Saw Mill River and in a park adjacent to the proposed Y…
City Parks Alliance Summer Series 2021
June 14–25, 2021Two weeks of interactive programming and conversations on the urgent issues facing citiesThe COVID pandemic and resulting economic recession ha…
Chicago’s Green Schoolyards Program
Partnering with Chicago Public Schools provided a unique opportunity because the school district has a significant need for updating play equipment, but very l…
Pool Maintenance Technician – Parks and Recreation
About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purp…
A Crucial Funding Stream for Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceA federal grant program that helps diverse, underserved neighborhoods should be preserved -- and expanded.
Gipson Play Plaza Manager at Dix Park
The City of Raleigh is hiring a seasoned, experienced professional to lead the operations for the Gipson Play Plaza (GPP) at Dix Park. The Gipson Play Plaza is…
Confluence Park
Once an industrial dumping ground, Confluence Park is now the premier outdoor recreation destination and educational resource for the city of Denver.
The Power of a Neighborhood Park
By: Nelson BeckfordNelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
Developing Arts and Cultural Programs to Revitalize Parks and Communities in New York
CPF brings 900 arts and cultural performances each year to a total audience of nearly 400,000, making it one of the largest providers of cultural programs in N…
McKinley Park: Barrier-Free and Accessible
Learn how this accessible park was built and how it goes beyond ADA Standards for Accessible Design, informed by community input to address a wide variety of s…