Leveraging the Power of City Parks

City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks.

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  • Webinar

    Using Technology to Collect Better Data and Make Better Decisions

    Apr 29, 2025Virtual

    Join us for a dynamic webinar where park leaders from Maricopa County, AZ, and Minneapolis, MN will discuss leveraging innovative tools to gather, analyze, and…

  • Dec 16, 2024

    Parks and Green Stormwater Infrastructure

    City Parks Alliance

    Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) manages runoff naturally, reducing flooding and pollution while enhancing urban resilience, creating green spaces, spurri…

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  • Dec 16, 2024

    The 8th ORLP Application Round is Now Open

    City Parks Alliance

    12/16/2024The Department of Interior has opened the eighth application round for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program, and applicatio…

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  • Mar 25, 2025

    Host the 2027 Park Study Tour!

    City Parks Alliance

    Host the Next Park Study TourWe are seeking proposals from cities interested in hosting a Park Study Tour in 2027!Shine a spotlight on your innovative urban pa…

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  • Park Study Tour

    Park Study Tour: Houston, TX

    Oct 22-24, 2025Houston, TX

    Join us for an in-person experience of Houston, TX's sprawling park system as we focus on how partnerships, community engagement, and resilience in design make…

City Parks Alliance Membership Network

City Parks Alliance members make up a dynamic network of urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design professionals, public officials, advocates, funders, and innovators from all sectors.

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Meet Our Champions for City Parks

Mayors for Parks Coalition

The bipartisan Mayors for Parks Coalition recognizes the important role of parks in cities and advocates for increased federal funding for city parks and greenspace.

Funders Learning Network

The Funders Learning Network is a national network of funders with a specific focus on the potential of parks, recreation, and green space in cities.

Research Partners

Together with economists, engineers, public policy experts, advocates, and practitioners, we are delivering practical solutions that address critical emerging issues in cities.