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Greenspace in American Cities: How Access to Parks and Nature Can Improve Health and Well-Being
This report highlights disparities in greenspace access and outlines policy solutions that can ensure that all communities have access to public land.
Starting A Corps Manual Case Study: The Gulf Coast Restoration Initiative
A step-by-step guide with milestones and benchmarks for those starting their own Corps program from exploratory phase to full operation.
The Common Ground Framework: Building community power through park and green space engagement
This paper explores how parks and green spaces can increase a community’s power, particularly communities of historically excluded groups.
President and CEO
Brackenridge Park, a 349-acre park in the heart of San Antonio, with its picnic areas, ball fields, museum, zoo, and golf course, is the second oldest park in …
Aquatics Head Coach – Seasonal
This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Aquat…
Inclusive Volunteer Programs Intern
DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winn…
Home Energy Efficiency Internship
Groundwork Denver Home Energy Efficiency InternshipPosition Overview: Location: Denver, CO Reports to: Energy Program Director Work Schedule: Groundwork Den…
Pool Manager – Seasonal – NB
This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Pool…
A Special Message on the Power of Parks During the COVID-19 Crisis
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThe role of our local parks and recreation as essential infrastructure has never been more apparent with shutdowns and isolated residents in need of community.
Lifeguard – Seasonal
This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Life…
An Introduction to City Parks Alliance’s Equitable Park Funding Hub
Join us for an introduction to the Hub, including what types of funding sources are included, how to utilize it, and examples of how cities have used these fun…
Programming While Social Distancing: Creative Strategies to Engage Communities
Learn how park & rec professionals are using social media, live-streaming, signage, and other strategies to connect residents and encourage physical activity.
Austin’s Cities Connecting Children to Nature
Outlines partnership strategies and steps for cross-sector planning to ensure all children have abundant and equitable access to nature.
Greater & Greener in Philadelphia, PA Postponed to 2022
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDear City Parks Alliance Members and Friends,After careful consideration, City Parks Alliance, in cooperation with our host city lead partners Philadelphia Par…
Rediscovering the Potential of Urban Riverfronts
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceIndustrial waterfronts are being rediscovered. Areas that were once an eyesore are being reborn into beautiful community parks and greenways that are reconnect…
Park Funding Alert: 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Application Open
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the application process has opened for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.
Member How-To: Accessing the ParkXChange Resource Library
Interested in making the most of your City Parks Alliance membership? CPA members have exclusive access to the ParkXChange Online Resource Library, a database …
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 …
Aquatics Head Coach – Seasonal
This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Aquat…
Privacy Policy
City Parks Alliance, an independent, nationwide membership organization, endeavors to protect your personal privacy. This Privacy Policy addresses City Parks A…