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Planning for Inclusive Growth with New Park Projects
City Parks Alliance, in partnership with Prevention Institute, is hosting a webinar that will focus on strategies for stabilizing communities when large-scale …
City Parks Alliance Members Honor Earth Day with Celebrations and Service
By: Katie BurnsUrban parks can be a significant part of Earth Day celebrations, as they provide a perfect platform for cities to showcase their commitment to sustainability t…
Continuing Education Credits
As of April 5, 2023City Parks Alliance is pleased to announce expanded offerings for continuing education credits (CEUs). For future eligible programs, such as…
Fighting the winter “blahs” in Cleveland: embracing the season for our collective wellbeing
By: Nelson BeckfordIn traditional cultures, the cycle of the seasons is recognized and celebrated with ceremonies. These ceremonies and traditions encourage connection to people …
Mayors for Parks Letter to President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
An open letter to President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris requesting $500 million for our nation’s city parks to help during the cu…
Why Urban Parks Are Essential Infrastructure
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceUrban parks are essential infrastructure for 21st-century cities: they help solve cities' health, transportation, and economic challenges.
Shelby Farms Park and Greenline
Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. and features open pastures, forested areas, an international award-winning playground, equestri…
Sample Concession Contract San Diego Surf Schools
This document is a sample concession contract between the State of California through the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the concessionaire, surf scho…
Portland Parks and Recreation Concessions Guidelines
This document contains detailed guidelines for concession sales and commercial activities in Portland parks from the Portland Department of Parks & Recreation.
City Parks Aren’t Luxuries. They Are Critical Infrastructure.
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceUrban parks aren’t extra amenities for cities—they provide fundamental roles that improve quality of life and save money.
Maintaining Our Connections: Ideas to Engage Staff and Residents
Learn how your peers are collaboratively creating initiatives and programs that encourage both staff and resident engagement.
Planning for the Summer and Beyond in Our Parks
Learn how your peers are approaching summer camps, volunteers, resident communication, scenario planning, and data collection in parks during and post-pandemic.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Increasing Physical Activity Among Teen Girls and Seniors
This webinar explores creative models and programs that engage teen girls and seniors in physical activity in their parks and community spaces.
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.
A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
Cross-sectional associations of different types of nature exposure with psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication
In this cross-sectional study, a higher frequency of green space exposure is thought to be beneficial for human health.
Fundamentals of Funding for Local Parks and Greenspace
TPL’s 10-Minute Walk Program has compiled a list of common funding mechanisms for parks, along with a high-level summary of what they can fund.
Transportation Funding
Transportation FundingTransportation funding mechanisms provide an opportunity to demonstrate the important and sometimes overlooked roles of parks and trails …
Thank You to Our Program Review Teams
The City Parks Alliance extends a warm note of gratitude to our review team members who read through more than 260 proposals in order to curate content for the…