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Local Parks: A Critical Part of a More Just and Equitable Society
Describes Park Pride's equity re-grant program waiving match requirements for Friends of Park groups in low-income Atlanta neighborhoods.
Smart Investment for Health, the Economy, and the Environment
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents.
10 Steps to Becoming Partners in Neighborhood Parks
This manual serves as a framework for creating a friends group that can partner with your city or town to create the park of your dreams.
Huntington Park Playground MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the design and implementation of the Huntington Park Fence and Playground project. Outlines th…
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.
Research Partners
Documenting the Benefits of City Parks and Greenspace City Parks Alliance and partners are documenting the many benefits of parks and greenspace to equitable…
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…
The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDeborah CohenThe average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.
Sample COVID Communications Activity
Sample communications on messaging strategies, secondary messages, media relations, and development support.
City Forester
JOB SUMMARYThe City Forester will review, plan, issue permits and inspect landscaping in the field, ensuring compliance with the City of Brownsville landscapin…
Nina Scarito Park
This $2.9 million park project was made possible through a combination of federal, state, city and private funds. Over 500 hours were volunteered by local resi…
City of Atlanta Guide to Off-Leash Dog Park
This document produced by the City of Atlanta is a guide for citizens who want to create an off-leash dog park.
Sue Bierman Park Playground MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the conceptual planning and implementation of renovations to the play area of the Sue Bierman …
San Francisco: Cal Enviro-Screen 3.0
The approval of a park revenue measure drove the development of an equity analysis, which leveraged a statewide open data set provided by the EPA.
City of Austin Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement
This park operations and maintenance agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of The Trail Foundation and the City in maintaining a trail.
New Orleans’ Lafitte Greenway – Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles and Improving Park Access
Learn about New Orleans' greenway that facilitates safe travel, supports active living, and promote economic recovery in adjacent flood-damaged neighborhoods.
Seattle Shoreline and Salmon Habitat Assessment
Seattle Parks identified the most viable sites by considering both the needs of migrating juvenile salmon and the potential conflicts with human uses at variou…
City of Salem Parks Concession Policy
This document outlines the City of Salem Parks and Recreation's policy for the development and operations of concessions in public parks.
Portland Off-Leash Program Evaluation and Recommendations
This document is an evaluation of Portland's off-leash dog park program from their off-leash advisory committee.
New Yorkers for Parks’ Play Fair Campaign Pivots to Virtual in an Instant
By: Karen NozikQuick-thinking park leaders responded to a pandemic with a digital rally that last year added $44M to the parks budget – the biggest increase in over 3 decades.