Events

Past Events

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  • 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.

  • Member Exclusive
    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…

  • Member Exclusive
    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.

  • Member Exclusive
    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…

  • Member Exclusive
    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 …

  • Webinar

    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.

  • Webinar

    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.

  • Webinar

    Park Leaders and COVID-19: Serving the Community in Challenging Times

    Mar 25, 2020Virtual

    Join us for a panel discussion with park professionals on how to safely utilize parks to maintain physical and mental wellness during this difficult time.

  • Peer Conversation

    The Play Fair Campaign

    Mar 18, 2020Virtual

    This conversation revolved around how city-wide park nonprofit organizations are positioning themselves in relation to their public and nonprofit partners and …

  • Webinar

    Funding Opportunity Available: Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants

    Mar 12, 2020Virtual

    Learn how to apply for the ORLP grant program, which provides funds to create and improve state and local parks particularly in underserved communities.

  • Funders Learning NetworkWebinar

    Creating a Just Public Realm

    Feb 26, 2020Virtual

    Exclusively for grantmaking foundations, we'll discuss equitable impacts in communities through strategic, systems-based investments in the public realm.

  • Member Exclusive
    Webinar

    Homelessness in Parks: Innovative Strategies to Create Positive Change

    Jan 28, 2020Virtual

    Explore proven strategies, like creating effective yet compassionate encampment cleanup protocols and measuring success. Sponsored by Landscape Structures.

  • Webinar

    Funding Brownfields to Parks

    Nov 21, 2019Virtual

    Learn about projects that have successfully funded transforming brownfields into parks and positively impacted their surrounding communities.

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