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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.
Partnership Policy Operating Procedures
Seeks to strengthen partnerships between the City of Austin, private organizations, volunteers, and community groups to provide recreational opportunities effi…
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…
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…
Green Infrastructure Training (GRIT) Program
Groundwork Denver Green Infrastructure Training (GRIT) Program DescriptionPosition Overview: Location: Denver, CO Reports to: Green Pathways Project Manager …
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 …
An Introduction to City Parks Alliance’s Equitable Park Funding Hub
Join us for an introduction to the Hub, including what types of funding sources are included, how to utilize it, and examples of how cities have used these fun…
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.
Summer Climate Education and Program Intern
This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals who work closely with public agencies, communities, and private & nonprofit …
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…
Iowa City RFP for Mercer Park
This document is a Request for Proposal for the development of Mercer Park from Iowa City.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Grant Application Guidelines
Milwaukee Parks Foundation offers grants to grassroots groups seeking to improve parks. Application guidelines and evaluation criteria are outlined.
Nina Scarito Park
This $2.9 million park project was made possible through a combination of federal, state, city and private funds. Over 500 hours were volunteered by local resi…
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.
Farm Program Interpreter
DescriptionThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, …
Recreation Assistant – Part-Time, Non-Benefited (Seasonal and Year-Round)
This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Recr…
Paula Sliefert Joins City Parks Alliance Board of Directors
By: City Parks AllianceCity Parks Alliance welcomes Paula Sliefert, senior marketing manager at The Toro Company, to the board of directors. For more information about The Toro Compa…
Equity in the Fourth Bluff District
Memphis River Parks Partnership discovers transferring park ownership to local non-profit greatly assists equity in developing urban parks.
River Garden | Memphis, TN
A once dormant park has transformed into a breathtaking public space on the riverfront of downtown Memphis.
Training Coordinator Internship
Description Are you passionate about Training and Organizational Development? Do you enjoy a varied fast-paced work environment? Are you a collaborative tea…