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…
Online Event
City Parks Alliance: Summer Series 2021
Jun 14-25, 2021Online
Click here for all information on the Summer Series happening June 14-25, 2021!
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.