become a city parks alliance member

why join city parks alliance?

City Parks Alliance brings together leaders from public agencies, nonprofits, philanthropy, and business committed to creating healthy, vibrant green spaces for everyone.

Through our exclusive network, events, and programs, members share expertise, exchange proven solutions, access cutting-edge research and resources, and form peer relationships and partnerships that make thriving parks and cities possible.

 

Membership benefits

Membership offers exclusive access to benefits you can’t get from any other single organization.

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Multisector Network

Build and strengthen relationships with decision-makers and leaders across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

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Exclusive Programming

Discover innovation in the field through Alliance webinars, workshops, and Park Study Tours, which bring members together to share cutting-edge best practices for designing, managing, and sustaining park systems.

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Greater & Greener Conference

Enjoy discounted access to the premier biennial event for innovators and decision-makers from across the global urban parks community to explore the full potential of parks as city-building tools.

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National Influence & Advocacy

Join the nation’s leading voice on city parks and elevate your city’s leadership through our Mayors for Parks coalition and federal advocacy partnerships.

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Peer Learning

Connect with other organizations facing similar challenges and share experiences and strategies for success.

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Funding Strategies

Stay informed about federal grant opportunities and access strategies and resources for building funding partnerships across public and private sources.

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Innovative Tools & Resources

Access reports, research, plans, policies, sample agreements, and more in our Park Resource Library and Funding Hub, designed to help organizations learn what works without reinventing the wheel.

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Professional Development

Strengthen staff capacity at all levels and earn continuing education credits toward your professional development through webinars and workshops online and at Alliance events.

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Community Impact

Bring national best practices back home to strengthen your community’s economy, health, resilience, and belonging through parks.

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City Parks Alliance is a valuable national resource for equity-driven park planning, funding advocacy, and peer learning—and we’ve used its information as a tool in our daily operations to advocate for underfunded parks.

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Membership Rates

Invest in Your Team: Organizational Membership Rates

Organizational membership levels are determined by the size of the organization’s budget.
Higher membership levels can be purchased to access additional benefits. 

Number of Active Users
Annual Member Dues
Additional Benefits
Green Champion Premier
500
$10,000
One week of early registration for Greater & Greener, plus a la carte options such as two tickets to a Park Study Tour.
Green Champion
500
$5,000
One week of early registration for Greater & Greener
Elite (Organizations with a budget of $10+M)
500
$2,500
Premium (Organizations with a budget of $5-$9.99M)
40
$1,250
Deluxe (Organizations with a budget of $1-$4.99M)
12
$600
Classic (Organizations with a budget of less than $1M)
3
$300
Grantmaking Organizations
500
$2,500
Access to all Funders Learning Network events

Individual Membership Rates

Individual members, including students, are not listed on the City Parks Alliance website and cannot post to the Urban Park Job Board. Student memberships are available to full-time students and are limited to four years.

Number of Active Users
Annual Member Dues
Additional Benefits
Individual
1
$250
Student
1
$100

Have questions? Contact us at [email protected].

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