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City Parks Alliance Launches Transportation-Focused Video
City Parks Alliance releases the latest video in the five-part video series, focused on the role of linear parks in providing transportation options to city re…
Continuing Education Credits
As of April 5, 2023City Parks Alliance is pleased to announce expanded offerings for continuing education credits (CEUs). For future eligible programs, such as…
Using Technology to Measure Park Use
Technology tools are becoming more accessible and cost-effective in our increasingly digital world. Park leaders can take advantage of various technology tools…
Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance
NOTE: This technical assistance webinar includes information on the 2022 ORLP grants. For the most up-to-date information, mark your calendar for the 2023 ORLP…
Anacostia Waterfront Initiative MOU
Memorandum of understanding regarding the large-scale revitalization of the District of Columbia's waterfronts under the "Anacostia Waterfront Initiative" proj…
Creative Strategies for Generating Revenue
City Parks Alliance is hosting a joint Peer-to-Peer meeting for Nonprofit Park Operators + Citywide Park Nonprofits. Raising revenue is on everybody’s mind, so…
City Parks Alliance Urges the Incoming Biden Administration to Revoke the Interior Secretarial Order 3388 and Direct Funding to Cities as Intended
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the outgoing Trump administration continued implementation of its Interior Secretarial Order 3388 making changes to Land and Water Co…
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.
Building Your Network of Park Advocates for Stronger Budgets
Learn how park and rec professionals are harnessing the current enthusiasm about parks and directing it toward action.
City Parks Alliance Statement on Racial Equity and Justice
We must reexamine and recommit to our values as people, and as institutions, and do better collectively to end racism and seek justice.
Open Letter to City Council Supporting Parks Funding for COVID Recovery
Philly Parks Alliance seek co-signers supporting funding for essential services for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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.
Green Infrastructure Partnership Agreement
Partnership agreement to foster collaboration in order to advance green infrastructure research, investment, and education.
Planning for the Summer and Beyond in Our Parks
Learn how your peers are approaching summer camps, volunteers, resident communication, scenario planning, and data collection in parks during and post-pandemic.
How Cities Like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New Funding for Parks and Green Space
By: Matthew EldridgeArticle from Urban Institute on how connecting parks to social benefits can generate new support and funding.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Increasing Physical Activity Among Teen Girls and Seniors
This webinar explores creative models and programs that engage teen girls and seniors in physical activity in their parks and community spaces.
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.
Funders Learning Network
Connecting Grantmakers to Information and Each OtherThe Funders Learning Network grew out of a convening of foundation and corporate grantmakers at City Parks …
We Walk PHL
This free walking program promotes healthy lifestyles and increases the use of local parks. Active Parks case study platform sponsored by REI.
Kezar Park Triangle Improvements MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the design and implementation of improvements at the Kezar Triangle in Golden Gate Park. Outli…