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The Active Communities Tool (ACT): An Action Planning Guide
A guide to improve built environments and promote physical activity, and create a cross-sector action plan consistent with community context.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Where commercial piers once occupied Brooklyn’s East River shoreline, residents and tourists now enjoy a world-class waterfront park.
McKinley Park: Barrier-Free and Accessible
Learn how this accessible park was built and how it goes beyond ADA Standards for Accessible Design, informed by community input to address a wide variety of s…
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.
Administrative Coordinator
Rose Kennedy Greenway ConservancyTitle: Administrative CoordinatorType of Position: Full-time, non-exemptReports to: Executive DirectorSalary: $48,000-$52,000…
Snack Bar/Miniature Train Manager
DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, …
Maintenance Field Team Lead
Title: Maintenance Field Team LeadType of Position: Full-time, non-exemptReports to: Maintenance SupervisorSalary: $65,000 - $75,000The Rose Kennedy Greenway C…
Program Manager
Background:City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks. The mission of the City Parks Allia…
Submit a Case Study
Share Your Story, Help Park Professionals & Local CommunitiesBy sharing your city park recreation, programming, design, or marketing story, you're helping …
LA County: Park Needs Assessment
Learn how a park needs assessment and an engaged community led to the passage of a new tax-based parks measure that provides funds to high-need areas.
Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement Template SF Parks
Template for fiscal sponsorship agreement, with contractual requirements and conditions included.
Parks as Infrastructure
A five-part video series documenting the role of parks as urban infrastructure.
Great American Outdoors Act: A Victory for City Parks and People
By: Julie WatermanOn August 4, 2020 the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation guarantees that the $900 million deposited into the Land and W…
New and Improved Memberships
By: City Parks AllianceIn January 2024, City Parks Alliance updated our membership structure to better serve our members and increase access to our member-exclusive programming and r…
NashVitality Community Health Program, Nashville
NashVitality aims to improve citizens' quality of life through health, programming, and green initiatives.
Privacy Policy
City Parks Alliance, an independent, nationwide membership organization, endeavors to protect your personal privacy. This Privacy Policy addresses City Parks A…
Farm City Detroit Community Garden Program
Learn how Detroit created a sustainable, supportive neighborhood that fosters inter-generational mentorships between senior garden specialists and community yo…
NRPA Park and Recreation Professionals’ Guide to Fundraising
This guide outlines the fundraising process for park and recreation agencies to work with business entities, conduct special events and help raise money.
New York Zoning Law and Practice Report
Article considers five alternative revenue strategies that show promise for leveraging private dollars for public parks and protected open space.
Partnering with Communities to Build Inclusive Park Spaces
Developing park projects and programs that center the voices and needs of everyone in the community is a perennial challenge for park professionals. This type …