Stories

Jan 4, 2019
The Power of a Neighborhood Park
Nelson Beckford
Nelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
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May 28, 2018
Cleveland Park Study Tour
City Parks Alliance
Join us to learn more about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working to improve the park system and quality o…
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Jun 29, 2017
City Parks: Important Foundation for Youth
Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
Neighborhood parks are a portal to experiencing the natural world, a community hub for families and neighbors, and a place for outdoor learning.
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Nov 14, 2016
The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceDeborah Cohen
The average neighborhood park is underused, but modest updates can lead more people to engage in routine physical activity and enjoy healthier lives.
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Oct 1, 2016
The First National Study of Neighborhood Parks
American Journal of Preventative Medicine
Neighborhood parks support leisure-time physical activity, yet most Americans do not meet national guidelines for physical activity.
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