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Park Study Tour: St. Louis, MO
This tour will focus on how cities can dramatically restore and conserve park grounds, as well as park partnerships and public access to parks.
The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership
Leaders across multiple sectors can use this spectrum to assess and revolutionize community engagement efforts to advance community-driven solutions.
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.
The 606
Chicago’s 606 is the world’s first raised, multi-use trail and is a prime example of multi-use infrastructure.
Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure
Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Parks as Infrastructure
A five-part video series documenting the role of parks as urban infrastructure.
River Garden | Memphis, TN
A once dormant park has transformed into a breathtaking public space on the riverfront of downtown Memphis.
DeKalb County Parks & Recreation Master Plan 2010-2020
This document is an extensive master plan from the DeKalb County Parks & Recreation Department in Georgia for 2010-2020.
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…
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…
Urban Parks’ Emerging Role as Transportation Infrastructure
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceKari E. WatkinsWith more and more people using them to get where they need to go, reclaimed railways and industrial corridors are connecting neighborhoods rather than dividin…
About Us
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents. Nearly 80 percent of the American popula…
City Parks Alliance Summer Series 2021
June 14–25, 2021Two weeks of interactive programming and conversations on the urgent issues facing citiesThe COVID pandemic and resulting economic recession ha…
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…
Federal Funding for City Parks
INVESTING IN CITY PARKS Easy access to parks, green spaces, and recreation opportunities is critical to the well-being of urban communities. From improving …
Engage Protect Connect
Engage, Connect, Protect highlights the need to create opportunities to engage with diverse youth as the next generation of environmental stewards through cult…
Conversation with Department of the Interior and Council on Environmental Quality Leaders
This event is open to representatives of grantmaking foundations only.
Cooperative Agreement Between City and County of Denver and Environmental Learning for Kids
This agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party related to a facility and the educational programs held there.
Greater & Greener 2026
Greater & Greener 2026 to be held in Austin, TX in partnership with the City of Austin and The Trail Conservancy.