city parks alliance programs: Learn and Connect

Each City Parks Alliance program has clearly defined learning objectives and brings together practitioners across sectors to learn and innovate together. 

Upcoming Events

Conference   •     •   304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Greater & Greener 2026

Greater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities who are…

Past Events

Park Study Tour   •     •   St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO

St. Louis has been transitioning from the legacy of its manufacturing economy for several decades. New investment in parks and trails—focusing on access, equity, and connectivity—has played a vital role in revitalizing its downtown and neighborhoods.

Park Study Tour   •     •   Austin, TX

Austin, TX

Participants investigated how Austin leverages resources and partnerships to meet its growing demand for access, equity, programming, and connectivity through a carefully curated itinerary in partnership with Austin Parks & Recreation and The Trail Conservancy.

Park Study Tour   •     •   Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, OH

During this park tour, participants learned about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working collaboratively to improve their park system and the residents’ quality of life.