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Partnering with Communities to Build Inclusive Park Spaces
Developing park projects and programs that center the voices and needs of everyone in the community is a perennial challenge for park professionals. This type …
Infrastructure Member Toolkit
City Parks Alliance has recently shared a letter with Congress outlining key park priorities that should be included in the upcoming budget reconciliation pack…
FY22 Board Giving Regatta
City Parks Alliance continues to lead the North American urban parks movement, ensuring our cities are equitable, healthy, and prosperous. Now more than ever, …
Submit a Proposal for Greater & Greener 2022
The call for speaker presentations for Greater & Greener 2022 is now open! Share your work with more than 1000+ park practitioners from around the world in…
Park and Conservation Organizations Applaud Department of Interior’s $16 million in Grants to Improve Local Parks and Recreation in Disadvantaged Urban Communities
Today, the National Park Service announced its fourth round of Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) awardees which will distribute $16 million …
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Technical Assistance
NOTE: This technical assistance webinar includes information on the 2021 ORLP grants. For the most up-to-date information, mark your calendar for the 2023 ORLP…
Empowering the Community Through Authentic Engagement
Community engagement has typically been approached as a process that allows organizations to solicit feedback on particular projects or plans. This model often…
How Cities Can Receive Funding From The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
We are excited to collaborate with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, and National Recreation and Park Association to host a webinar on …
6 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss City Parks Alliance’s Summer Series
By: Karen NozikHas there ever been a better time to talk about city parks? Never before have urban parks and green spaces proved so essential to the health and well-being of …
Supporting Adaptive Public Spaces in the Pandemic and Beyond
Please join your grantmaking peers for the next Funders Learning Network event, a conversation with the Knight Foundation as they share findings from their rec…
How to Capitalize on Park Demand after COVID: Springing Open Safely
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…
Partnership Agreement of Portland Parks & Recreation and The Forest Park Conservancy
Key assumptions outlined for how Forest Park Conservancy works cooperatively with city agency to care for a 5,000+ acre park with 70+ miles of trails.
Recommendations to Create a 21st Century Civilian Climate Corps
How to engage thousands of young Americans in community improvement, conservation and resilience projects.
The Brickline Greenway: Charting a Path towards Social Equity in St. Louis
With cities everywhere focused squarely on equity issues right now, it is a hopeful time for those in St. Louis who’ve been advocating for, funding, and buildi…
Fighting the winter “blahs” in Cleveland: embracing the season for our collective wellbeing
By: Nelson BeckfordIn traditional cultures, the cycle of the seasons is recognized and celebrated with ceremonies. These ceremonies and traditions encourage connection to people …
Engage Protect Connect
Engage, Connect, Protect highlights the need to create opportunities to engage with diverse youth as the next generation of environmental stewards through cult…
Youth Employment in Parks
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…