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Engaging the Community in Park Equity Planning
Following the webinar about LA County’s Park Needs Assessment, this event will provide an opportunity to engage in dialogue about collaboration on park equity …
Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance
City Parks Alliance, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hosting an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant technical assistance webin…
LA County’s Park Needs Assessment: A Case Study on Park Equity Collaboration
This event will offer a case study of the Los Angeles Countywide Park Needs Assessment.
Austin Adopt-a-Park Program: Technical Assistance Panel Report
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin, as part of the ULI Cohort for Park Equity, convened a panel of experts to examine equity issues as they relate to the city’s…
US Conference of Mayors Adopts New City Park Resolution, Urges “Robust” Federal Investment
By: City Parks AllianceOn June 5, 2023, the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), at its 91st Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH, adopted a new city park resolution that urges Congress to prov…
New Narratives for a Legacy City: A St. Louis Park Study Tour Reflection
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThe power of parks as restorative infrastructure was fully evident during City Parks Alliance’s park study tour in St. Louis, MO, June 1 – 3. Thirty-five parti…
Building Community Power to Advance Environmental Justice
In partnership with Prevention Institute, City Parks Alliance is hosting a peer conversation about advancing environmental justice in park and green space poli…
Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Threats: Flooding, Biodiversity Loss, and Heat
As park professionals, we understand that climate change is not coming – it’s here. Many cities are facing one or more climate threats while also dealing with …
Empowering the Community Through Authentic Engagement
Engaging diverse communities is an important part of what park leaders do. In this workshop, you’ll learn how you can build more authentic relationships and ce…
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Report
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
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…
Parks Study – Late Registration
Park Study Tour: St. LouisJune 1-3 2023 Sponsorship Support Provided By:Lead Sponsor:Supporting Sponsor:Host City Partners:
Understanding Park Use Through Technology Tools
Go deeper and join the discussion on using technology to measure park use at this peer conversation follow-up to our April webinar. Park leaders are taking adv…
Workshops
Virtual Skill-Building Workshops City Parks Alliance offers virtual skill-building workshops designed to inspire and reinforce cross-sector park partnership…
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.
Safety of Women and Girls Consultation Report
This report analyses the outcomes of the consultation and provides recommendations to increase the safety and feeling of safety of women and girls.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Outdoor Recreation: Exploring COVID-19 Induced Changes in Outdoor Recreation Engagement and Behaviour in New Zealand
The second of two reports that explores the impacts of the 2020 COVID-19 national lockdown on outdoor recreationists’ in New Zealand.
COVID-19 and Greenspace Use Survey Findings
This report provides an overview of findings from surveys looking at visits to and use of greenspace during the pandemic.