Partnerships are powerful tools for building better urban park systems, especially when they unite the strengths of public, private, and nonprofit sectors. While navigating these collaborations can be complex, well-managed partnerships have the potential to unlock resources, spark innovation, and achieve goals that no single organization could accomplish alone.
Learn key principles for more effective cross-sector partnerships and hear from park leaders about successes and challenges. Explore core principles of successful collaboration, learn strategies for navigating challenges, and consider steps for your city to strengthen existing partnerships and create new ones.
COURSE CONTRIBUTORS:
Emma Klues
Vice President of Communications & Outreach
Great Rivers Greenway
Susan Jankowski
Greenway Operations Manager
Great Rivers Greenway
Justin Schultz
Chief Program Officer
Houston Parks Board
Trent Rondot
Conservation & Maintenance Director
Houston Parks Board
Lisa Bransten
Director of Partnerships
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
COURSE LEADER:
Diana Colangelo
Assistant Director of Programs
City Parks Alliance
WORKSHOP:
Build core skills in this three-hour course and leave with practical tools to enhance your work in urban parks. Learn key concepts and actionable strategies through real-world examples, then collaborate with peers to explore practical applications and next steps in your work. Bring your team for an even more impactful experience.
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Photo credit: Portland Parks Foundation