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Making Data Part of Your DNA: Operationalizing Data Processes
In our data-driven world, we understand the importance of using data to make good decisions and effectively manage projects at our parks organizations. Maybe y…
Conversation with Department of the Interior and Council on Environmental Quality Leaders
This event is open to representatives of grantmaking foundations only.
Confluence Park
Once an industrial dumping ground, Confluence Park is now the premier outdoor recreation destination and educational resource for the city of Denver.
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.
Park & Recreation Sponsorship Package
An example of how the City of El Cajon Parks & Rec Dept created the "Hopscotch Challenge" as a sponsorship proposal during COVID-19.
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…
Cumberland and Riverfront Parks
These parks fulfill a vital role in managing stormwater and making Nashville safer and more resilient.
Parks as Infrastructure
A five-part video series documenting the role of parks as urban infrastructure.
Philadelphia Urban Park Study Tour
Grantmakers are invited to take a deep dive into a forthcoming national study conducted by Temple University, supported by Philadelphia’s William Penn Foundati…
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Activate YourCity Parks AllianceMembership City Parks Alliance membership is your connection to information and expertise on new urban park and recreation mod…
U.S. Conference of Mayors Supports Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Park Funding Resolution
The USCM approved a new resolution that supports reauthorization and full funding of the LWCF while emphasizing the need for additional urban park funding legi…
Parks Driving Large-Scale Equitable Development
There is broad consensus in the urban parks field that every resident deserves access to quality parks and recreation resources close to home. But there is le…
Managing in Uncertainty
Please join us for a peer-to-peer conversation for nonprofit park operators hosted by Eric Landau with Brooklyn Bridge Park. This is a unique opportunity for n…
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…
How to Capitalize on Park Demand after COVID: Springing Open Safely
With warmer temperatures springing wide open, pent-up demand for parks offers opportunities to increase park use and build strong support for parks through fri…
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Sample frequently asked questions and answers on topics such as "Are your parks still open?"
How Cities Can Receive Funding From The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
We are excited to collaborate with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, and National Recreation and Park Association to host a webinar on …
Blackstone Parks Conservation District MOU
Memorandum of understanding for management and responsibilities for the Blackstone Parks Conservation District.
Grant Opportunities
Funding Opportunities Browse through a compilation of city park-related grant and funding opportunities.
Resources
Resources for Park and Recreation Professionals With help from our members and research partners, we make the following resources and tools available to equ…