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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  • 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…

  • May 1, 2025

    Parks and Technology Report

    City Parks Alliance

    In our new report, we are cutting through the noise to help you navigate the opportunities, benefits, and challenges of using technology in urban parks. You’ll…

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  • Mar 27, 2025

    Five Takeaways on Technology in Public Spaces

    City Parks Alliance

    By Ryan MottauDirector of Digital Engagement at MIGPortland, Oregon  As a park and recreation planner with an eye for new technology, I’ve made a two-deca…

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  • 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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  • May 12, 2025

    Submit a Greater & Greener Session Proposal

    City Parks Alliance

    We are looking for dynamic speakers to lead conversations in Austin, TX about how parks are helping cities address complex challenges.Submit ASAP. We will clos…

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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.