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City Parks Alliance Joins Rally in Support of “Outdoors for All” Act
By: City Parks AllianceU.S. REP. NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN LEADS RALLY IN SUPPORT FOR “OUTDOORS FOR ALL ACT” WITH CHIEF EXECS FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION, SIERRA CL…
Members
City Parks Alliance Membership Network City Parks Alliance members make up a dynamic network of urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design p…
Let’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban Greenspaces
By: Nanette BarragánRead Congresswoman Barragán's thoughts on the importance of urban green spaces and her historic introduction of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Act.
Coalition Letter Urging Funding for Local Parks in COVID Stimulus Package
We urge Congress to include a one-time, historic investment for local parks in any future economic stimulus or infrastructure package as a result of COVID-19.
Philadelphia: Rebuilding Community Infrastructure
Rebuild, funded by a sugary beverage tax, aims to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries.
The Importance of Public Space
By: Nelson BeckfordLearn why public spaces are a social utility for public good and how they can promote social cohesion, define a city, and promote active living.
City Parks Alliance’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028
By: City Parks AllianceThe past few years have thrown parks into the spotlight. Parks are safe havens, critical urban infrastructure, and manifestations of equity, or too often the l…
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment for Student Learning
This program develops critical thinking in students by using field studies to teach the scientific method of inquiry and respect for the environment.
Investing in Equitable Urban Park Systems: Case Studies & Recommendations
Learn from seven cities that are leading the way with data-driven approaches to guide park investments, engage communities, and build better parks for all.
Minneapolis: Community Outreach Department and 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan
Minneapolis' Community Outreach Department uses data-driven racial and economic equity criteria to close park funding gaps and distribute funds.
Cities Conecting Children to Nature Municipal Action Guide
Guidance for establishing new connections between children and nature through training, access to national experts, and peer learning opportunities.
The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDeborah CohenThe average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.
University of Chicago Economic Development MOU
Memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration between the University of Chicago (situated within Hyde Park) and the City of Chicago Department of Housing…
RFP for Seattle’s Boulevard System
This document is request for proposal for the preparation of a National Register of Historic Places- Multiple Property Documentation for Seattle's Olmsted park…
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.
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Partnership Levels
This document categorizes and describes the various partnership levels the parks department has with different organizations and community groups.
Partnership Configuration
Combined partnership agreements between public agencies and private nonprofits that build, renovate, maintain, the ecosystem of Austin's parks.
10 Steps to Becoming Partners in Neighborhood Parks
This manual serves as a framework for creating a friends group that can partner with your city or town to create the park of your dreams.
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.