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The Play Fair Campaign
This conversation revolved around how city-wide park nonprofit organizations are positioning themselves in relation to their public and nonprofit partners and …
Supporting Adaptive Public Spaces in the Pandemic and Beyond
Please join your grantmaking peers for the next Funders Learning Network event, a conversation with the Knight Foundation as they share findings from their rec…
Program Manager
Background:City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks. The mission of the City Parks Allia…
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 …
Silver Linings: Lessons Learned, New Opportunities for Public Spaces in a Post-Pandemic Time
In May 2020, City Parks Alliance hosted a Funders Learning Network peer conversation to discuss how grantmakers were thinking about parks and public spaces in …
City Parks Alliance Members Honor Earth Day with Celebrations and Service
By: Katie BurnsUrban parks can be a significant part of Earth Day celebrations, as they provide a perfect platform for cities to showcase their commitment to sustainability t…
Exploring People, Parks, and Power in Austin with Central Texas Interfaith
By: Guest ContributorBy Grace Cotangco, Associate Program Manager, Prevention Institute This month, I had the pleasure of participating in City Park Alliance’s Park Study T…
Effective Cross-Agency Collaboration on Green Infrastructure
Climate change presents unique challenges to cities, and these challenges increasingly demand innovative solutions and partnerships. Join us to hear how parks …
Greater & Greener Conference
The Premier International Urban Parks ConferenceFor more than a decade, Greater & Greener has been the leading international conference for urban park lead…
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.
City Parks Aren’t Luxuries. They Are Critical Infrastructure.
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceUrban parks aren’t extra amenities for cities—they provide fundamental roles that improve quality of life and save money.
Cleveland Park Study Tour
Join us to learn more about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working to improve the park system and quality o…
Federal Investment In Parks Yields Big Results for Cities
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMichael B. HancockColumn from Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and City Parks Alliance Executive Director Catherine Nagel on the Land & Water Conservation Fund.
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.
Recap: San Jose Park Partnership Workshop
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThe workshop focused on improving the efficiency, predictability, and support for San Jose’s park partnerships.
Making Urban Parks More Than Just a Place for Play
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceCity parks are more than gathering places. They are valuable infrastructure for our county’s urban communities, as vital as highways, bridges, and wastewater t…
How New Private Funding Strategies Are Helping Build More Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceNo longer just ball fields and picnic tables, today’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring collaborations between parks departments and other public agencie…
Floods Lead to Millions for a Beloved Riverside Park
An urban wasteland finds new life thanks to public-private partnerships in Elizabeth City, NJ.
Opportunity to Host a Workshop in Your City
This webinar covers the basics and answers questions about applying to bring a City Parks Alliance workshop to your community.
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…