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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…
Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park uses park infrastructure to serve multiple functions; offering green space, delivering clean water, improving the city’s air, providing transpor…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Head 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 Head …
Lifeguard – Swim Lesson Instructor (SLI) – 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 for …
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…
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…
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…
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Breakdown for Urban Parks
By: Julie WatermanThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains several current programs and one new pilot program that could provide funding for city parks. City Parks A…
Community Benefits Ordinance – Detroit
This ordinance requires Community Benefits Agreements to be established for development projects seeking public support and investment above a certain threshol…
Equitable Funding Hub
Equitable Park Funding HubThe Equitable Park Funding Hub provides easy access to information on a variety of funding sources relevant for parks and recreation …
Effective Park Stewardship Programs in Marginalized Communities
Are you looking for innovative and productive ways to engage your community with your park? Share ideas with your peers during our next peer-to-peer conversati…
2023 Year in Review
By: City Parks Alliance“Parks make our cities work.” I shared those words at a press conference in late November on the steps of the US Capitol building, calling for passage of the O…