Events

Past Events

View resources from past events like webinar recordings and slide decks.

  • Summer Series

    Parks Driving Large-Scale Equitable Development

    June 2021Panel Discussion

    There is broad consensus in the urban parks field that every resident deserves access to quality parks and recreation resources close to home.  But there is le…

  • Summer Series

    Building Community Ownership through Engagement

    June 2021Innovation Round

    Ensuring public spaces reflect and support local residents and diverse cultures requires building deep community connections.  In historically marginalized nei…

  • Summer Series

    Building a Diverse Workforce for 21st Century Parks

    June 2021Innovation Round

    For decades, environmental and parks organizations have struggled to diversify their staff and leadership. Where they have diversified, people of color often c…

  • Webinar

    Measuring Park Use to Better Understand Your Park System

    Jun 3, 2021Virtual

    Despite the historically high use of parks during the pandemic, many park organizations may lack a data-driven picture of how park use is changing and how this…

  • Webinar

    How Cities Can Receive Funding From The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program

    Jun 2, 2021Recording Available

    We are excited to collaborate with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, and National Recreation and Park Association to host a webinar on …

  • Funders Learning NetworkPeer Conversation

    Supporting Adaptive Public Spaces in the Pandemic and Beyond

    May 27, 2021Virtual

    Please join your grantmaking peers for the next Funders Learning Network event, a conversation with the Knight Foundation as they share findings from their rec…

  • Member Exclusive
    Webinar

    Parks as Catalysts for Inclusive Economic and Community Development

    May 4, 2021Recording Available

    Parks and greenways provide numerous benefits to communities, from health to climate resilience, community building to nature connection. In order for those be…

  • Member Exclusive
    Peer Conversation

    How to Capitalize on Park Demand after COVID: Springing Open Safely

    Mar 24, 2021Virtual

    With warmer temperatures springing wide open, pent-up demand for parks offers opportunities to increase park use and build strong support for parks through fri…

  • Member Exclusive
    Webinar

    Designing Parks to Meet Climate Resilience Challenges

    Mar 18, 2021Recording Available

    As the effects of climate change continue to be felt at all levels of society from the neighborhood to the global community, it will become more important to c…

  • Member Exclusive
    Peer Conversation

    Youth Employment in Parks

    Feb 24, 2021Virtual

    Are you looking for innovative and productive ways to engage your community with your park? Share ideas with your peers during our next peer-to-peer conversati…

  • Webinar

    An Introduction to City Parks Alliance’s Equitable Park Funding Hub

    Jan 27, 2021Recording Available

    Join us for an introduction to the Hub, including what types of funding sources are included, how to utilize it, and examples of how cities have used these fun…

  • Member Exclusive
    Webinar

    Pursuing Equity Goals with Citywide Park Nonprofits

    Dec 17, 2020Recording Available

    Learn from your peers about citywide park nonprofits, including how they got started, their relationship with the city and other groups, funding, and keys to s…

  • Member Exclusive
    Peer Conversation

    Effective Park Stewardship Programs in Marginalized Communities

    Nov 18, 2020Virtual

    Are you looking for innovative and productive ways to engage your community with your park? Share ideas with your peers during our next peer-to-peer conversati…

  • Peer ConversationFunders Learning Network

    Investing for Equitable Outcomes

    Nov 12, 2020Virtual

    Exclusively for grantmaking foundations, we'll discuss challenges around inclusive development, mitigating gentrification, and catalyzing cross-sector partners…

  • Webinar

    Using Climate Mitigation and Disaster Relief Funds to Build Resilient Communities

    Nov 10, 2020Recording Available

    Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe.  Parks and green spaces that are designed for resilience play an important role in preventin…

  • Webinar

    Funding Parks and Trails Through Land Trust Partnerships

    Sep 16, 2020Recording Available

    Land trusts play an important role in the conservation and preservation of natural assets in a community while increasing access to recreational opportunities.

  • Member Exclusive
    Peer Conversation

    Driving Equitable Park Investments: The Role of Citywide Park Non-Profits

    Sep 3, 2020Virtual

    Are you grappling with long-standing inequities in your city’s parks?  One of the most valuable benefits of CPA membership is meeting your peers, learning how …

  • Member Exclusive
    Conference

    Park Pride’s 19th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference

    Aug 17, 2020Virtual

    Exclusive Registration Discount for City Parks Alliance Members

  • Member Exclusive
    Webinar

    Workforce Development and Parks

    Jul 29, 2020Recording Available

    Learn how workforce development programs can benefit participants and strengthen communities.

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