Greater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities who are utilizing the power of parks to create more sustainable, vibrant, and equitable cities.
Greater & Greener is an exciting blend of indoor sessions and outdoor experiences that bring the power of parks to life. The highly curated agenda sets tables for honest, cross-sector dialogue with others doing hands-on work. Attendees will take home strategies and tools for using parks to build more sustainable, vibrant, and equitable cities.
With dozens of sessions and over 1,000 attendees including urban park leaders, planning and design professionals, public officials, nonprofits, community-based organizations, advocates, and funders, Greater & Greener is a value-packed learning opportunity.
Greater & Greener is the only conference solely dedicated to exploring the role of parks, recreation, and green space in building better cities. Conference tracks will explore:
By attending, you will take home actionable strategies and tools related to the biggest challenges facing park professionals today.
Greater & Greener 2026 offers invaluable opportunities for professional development and continuing education, allowing you to grow your knowledge base and maintain career-advancing certifications.
Through a unique blend of weekend tours, mobile workshops, panels, peer conversations, and general sessions, Greater & Greener explores the connections to nature in your own cities. The conference also provides valuable networking opportunities with park leaders from different sectors across the country and around the world.
At Greater & Greener 2026, you will experience the unique Austin Parks and Recreation system and the vibrant and diverse city in which it resides. Enjoy expert-led tours and workshops highlighting our conference tracks. You’ll learn about local projects and initiatives and meet the partners and innovators behind these creative approaches.