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Director of Operations
Position Overview Friends of Rittenhouse Square is seeking a Director of Operations to support the beautification and ongoing care of Rittenhouse Square Park i…
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): Assessment Modules
Help users assess strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.
Director of Development and Partnerships
Position OverviewFriends of Rittenhouse Square is looking for a Director of Development and Partnerships to further our fundraising efforts and build our team …
Closing the Gap: Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks
Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks
Key Park Equity Policies: Toward a 10-Minute Walk Park Equity Policy Framework
This report outlines policy solutions and examples that help create scaled, sustainable change and address the park equity divide.
Designing Parks to Meet Climate Resilience Challenges
As the effects of climate change continue to be felt at all levels of society from the neighborhood to the global community, it will become more important to c…
Cities Connecting Children to Nature
Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) is a national initiative that seeks to create more equitable and abundant access to nature in cities.
Board Member Feature: Jayne Miller Discusses Recent Parks Win in Pittsburgh, PA
By: Jayne MillerJayne Miller discusses the recent passing of a vital parks funding referendum and how her organization uses public opinion to shape her city's parks.
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…
Anchorage Youth Employment in Parks Program
This program high school students with an employment program that allows them to build social skills and capabilities for further leadership in the community a…
Austin, Texas Chosen as Host City for the 2026 Greater & Greener Conference
By: City Parks AllianceAustin, Texas (September 21, 2023) –City Parks Alliance is excited to announce that Greater & Greener 2026, the premier international event exploring the t…
Restoring Nature to the Urban Landscape
In an increasingly urbanized world, finding innovative ways to protect or create wildlife habitat will be critical to both environmental and human health. Ther…
2020 Menino Survey of Mayors
Mayors have had to deal with COVID-19’s consequences and its impact on their cities' future. Between June and August 2020 this Survey asked 130 mayors about th…
Kezar Park Triangle Improvements MOU
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the design and implementation of improvements at the Kezar Triangle in Golden Gate Park. Outli…
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…
City Parks Alliance Applauds U.S. Conference of Mayors for Adoption of City Park Infrastructure Resolution
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today approved a new resolution that urges Congress to include city parks in any future infrastructure legislation.
New Public and Private Funding Strategies for Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceToday’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring interesting collaborations between parks departments and other public agencies.
Reps. Barragán and Turner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Funding for Urban Parks
U.S. Representatives Barragán (CA-44) and Turner (OH-10) today introduced the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program Act.
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.
