View resources from past events like webinar recordings and slide decks.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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 …
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Conference
Park Pride’s 19th Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference
Aug 17, 2020Virtual
Exclusive Registration Discount for City Parks Alliance Members
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Workforce Development and Parks
Jul 29, 2020Recording Available
Learn how workforce development programs can benefit participants and strengthen communities.
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Peer Conversation
Creative Strategies for Generating Revenue
Jun 25, 2020Virtual
City Parks Alliance is hosting a joint Peer-to-Peer meeting for Nonprofit Park Operators + Citywide Park Nonprofits. Raising revenue is on everybody’s mind, so…
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Webinar
Building Your Network of Park Advocates for Stronger Budgets
May 27, 2020Recording Available
Learn how park and rec professionals are harnessing the current enthusiasm about parks and directing it toward action.
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Peer Conversation
Managing in Uncertainty
May 14, 2020Virtual
Please join us for a peer-to-peer conversation for nonprofit park operators hosted by Eric Landau with Brooklyn Bridge Park. This is a unique opportunity for n…
Webinar
Maintaining Our Connections: Ideas to Engage Staff and Residents
May 8, 2020
Learn how your peers are collaboratively creating initiatives and programs that encourage both staff and resident engagement.
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Peer Conversation
Turning Crisis into Opportunity
Apr 30, 2020Virtual
As public sector budgets face significant cuts, how are citywide park nonprofits pivoting to respond? Join us for a conversation with your nonprofit peers who …
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Planning for the Summer and Beyond in Our Parks
Apr 24, 2020Virtual
Learn how your peers are approaching summer camps, volunteers, resident communication, scenario planning, and data collection in parks during and post-pandemic.
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Programming While Social Distancing: Creative Strategies to Engage Communities
Apr 9, 2020Virtual
Learn how park & rec professionals are using social media, live-streaming, signage, and other strategies to connect residents and encourage physical activity.
