Events

Past Events

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    Peer Conversation

    Navigating Uncertainty in Climate Resilience Work

    Nov 4, 2025Virtual

    Designing and maintaining parks for resilience and adaptability is increasingly complex as climate impacts evolve, from flooding and sea level rise to drought,…

  • Webinar

    Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance

    November 2025Virtual

    Join this webinar to learn how to maximize your chances of success in the current round of ORLP funding and bring much-needed park spaces to those who need it …

  • 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…

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    Webinar

    Transforming Park Systems for Climate Resilience

    Oct 16, 2025Virtual

    Parks are important allies for addressing climate change and protecting ecosystems, but making a real impact takes a systemwide, strategic approach through par…

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    Webinar

    Using Equity Data Tools (EDTs) to Guide Park Investments

    Sep 30, 2025Virtual

    Parks and green spaces significantly boost community health, local economies, and climate resilience, but historic disinvestment has left many communities most…

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    Webinar

    Acquiring Land for Parks, Connectivity, and Conservation

    Aug 28, 2025Virtual

    It’s no secret: land in cities is becoming increasingly more valuable and under more intense development pressure. How can your city acquire land for parks in …

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    Webinar

    Valuing Urban Forests as Critical Infrastructure for Resilience

    Jul 30, 2025Virtual

    Urban forests are quiet workhorses for resilience: they cool cities, manage stormwater, store carbon, foster biodiversity, and boost public health. The benefit…

  • Virtual WorkshopVirtual Workshop

    Developing High-Impact Park Partnerships

    Jun 26, 2025Register Below

    Partnerships are powerful tools for building better urban park systems, especially when they unite the strengths of public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Whi…

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    Peer Conversation

    Moving from Data to Action: Improving Park Equity

    May 21, 2025Virtual

    Continue the conversation about data and technology from our April webinar, with a slightly different spin! Join your peers for an animated discussion on how d…

  • 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…

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    Webinar

    Crafting A Strong Messaging Strategy About Park Equity

    Mar 25, 2025Virtual

    Park practitioners and advocates already know how transformative parks and green spaces can be for urban communities. But how can we communicate the importance…

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    Peer Conversation

    Innovative Ideas to Address Maintenance Needs

    Feb 19, 2025Virtual

    Join us for a dynamic and interactive conversation on tackling park maintenance challenges. This is your chance to connect with peers, share your current obsta…

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    Peer Conversation

    The Co-Benefits of Green Stormwater in Parks

    Jan 22, 2025Virtual

    Imagine parks not just as places to play and connect, but as powerful defenses against flooding, urban heat, and pollution—all while creating beautiful, biodiv…

  • Webinar

    Green Stormwater in Parks: A Win-Win for Urban Resilience

    Dec 17, 2024Virtual

    Join us to learn how to foster better collaboration between parks and water agencies on capital projects, community engagement, planning, and maintenance, so y…

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    Webinar

    Creative Approaches to Parks Maintenance

    Dec 10, 2024Virtual

    Watch the recording to learn practical, actionable, and creative solutions to help your city tackle ongoing maintenance.

  • Webinar

    Urban Park Grant Opportunity (ORLP) Technical Assistance

    Nov 20, 2024Virtual

    City Parks Alliance, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hosting an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant technical assistance webin…

  • Virtual Workshop

    Building an Effective Citywide Park Nonprofit

    Oct 23, 2024Virtual

    Citywide park nonprofits play a vital role in urban parks systems. They advocate for equitable park investments, empower local residents to engage with their p…

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    Peer Conversation

    Addressing Homelessness in Parks Session 2

    Sep 17, 2024Virtual

    Second Session AddedCities across the country are witnessing the impacts of homelessness in our parks, public spaces, and communities. While the causes of home…

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    Peer Conversation

    Addressing Homelessness in Parks Session 1

    Sep 9, 2024Virtual

    Cities across the country are witnessing the impacts of homelessness in our parks, public spaces, and communities. While the causes of homelessness are complex…

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    Webinar

    Innovative Ideas from the Greater & Greener Research Lab

    Jul 30, 2024Virtual

    If you missed the City Parks Research Lab at Greater & Greener 2024, you can catch some of the highlights in this webinar! The Research Lab featured organizati…

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