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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…
Freelance Letter of Agreement Template
Template for a freelance letter of agreement with required legal information.
Greater & Greener 2022
Greater & Greener 2022: An International Urban Parks Conference comes to Philadelphia, PA from June 18-21, 2022.
The Innovative, Strategic Process of Creating Chicago’s Millennium Park
Learn how Millennium Park's innovative creation process has increased tax revenue, stimulated real estate development, attracted tourists, and boosted local bu…
What City Planners Can Learn From St. Paul’s Parque Castillo
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceLearn about the new concept of creative placemaking and Parque Castillo's new installation celebrating the life of activist Nicholas Castillo.
Developing Arts and Cultural Programs to Revitalize Parks and Communities in New York
CPF brings 900 arts and cultural performances each year to a total audience of nearly 400,000, making it one of the largest providers of cultural programs in N…
Green City, Clean Waters: Philadelphia’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Solution
Read how Philadelphia built 172 stormwater tree trenches, 25 stormwater bump-outs, 48 rain gardens, 50 porous paving sites, and 132 other green stormwater infr…
Boulder’s Green Streets Ciclovia
oulder Green Streets Ciclovia is an event that brings the community together and connects local businesses with residents and potential customers.
Central Park Ranger
Reports to: Manager of The Central Park Ranger CorpsDepartment: Community RelationsStatus: Full-Time/Non-ExemptAbout the Central Park Conservan…
Sample Concession Contract Big Basin Redwood State Park
This document is a sample contract between the State of California Department of Parks and recreation, and a concessions operator for a camp store, gift shop, …
Chatfield Off-Leash Dog Area Management Plan
This document is a comprehensive management plan for an off-leash dog area of Chatfield State Park.
Cities Connecting Children to Nature: City-Corps Partnerships (July 2019)
Shows how to establish service and conservation corps partnerships that engage young people in hands-on city projects, developing diverse green jobs.
Open Letter to City Council Supporting Parks Funding for COVID Recovery
Philly Parks Alliance seek co-signers supporting funding for essential services for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Anacostia Waterfront Initiative MOU
Memorandum of understanding regarding the large-scale revitalization of the District of Columbia's waterfronts under the "Anacostia Waterfront Initiative" proj…
Sample COVID Communications Activity
Sample communications on messaging strategies, secondary messages, media relations, and development support.
Leading Together: A New Model for Thriving State Parks
This report examines how a new nonprofit partner is enhancing the CA park system's ability to meet unprecedented challenges and scale innovation.
11th Street Bridge Park’s Equitable Development Plan
The 11th Street Bridge Park project will serve as an anchor for equitable and inclusive economic growth.
Hemisfair Parkland Master Plan Agreement
Master agreement between the listed organizations for the long-term cooperative development, maintenance, and operation of the Hemisfair parkland area, as well…