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Addressing Homelessness in Parks Session 2
Second Session AddedCities across the country are witnessing the impacts of homelessness in our parks, public spaces, and communities. While the causes of home…
Addressing Homelessness in Parks Session 1
Cities across the country are witnessing the impacts of homelessness in our parks, public spaces, and communities. While the causes of homelessness are complex…
Transit to parks initiatives in the U.S. and Canada: Practitioners’ perspectives
This study explores motivations, facilitators, and challenges related to transit to parks initiatives in the U.S. and Canada.
Riding transit to parks in Utah: Motivations, constraints, negotiations, and policy recommendations
This research studied the motivations, constraints, negotiations, and policy changes for riding transit to parks in Utah’s Wasatch Front region.
Leading Together: A New Model for Thriving State Parks
This report examines how a new nonprofit partner is enhancing the CA park system's ability to meet unprecedented challenges and scale innovation.
Seattle’s Parks in the National Spotlight at Greater & Greener
By: City Parks AllianceSeattle’s Parks in the National Spotlight, Showcasing Parks as Critical Urban Infrastructure that Support Climate Resiliency, Equity, and Well-Being2024 Greate…
Innovative Ideas from the Greater & Greener Research Lab
If you missed the City Parks Research Lab at Greater & Greener 2024, you can catch some of the highlights in this webinar! The Research Lab featured organizati…
Fostering Youth Connection to Parks
A lifelong love of parks often starts in childhood or young adulthood. Park professionals can help to nurture this connection with nature and local parks throu…
Master Community Food Habitat Agreement
This is a land use agreement template used by Denver Urban Gardens as an initial framework upon which all of their agreements are built.
Explore Act Passes the House; Nonprofit & Business Groups Urge Swift Action by Senate
By: City Parks AllianceToday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. This bill contains the Outd…
Looking for More Federal Civic Infrastructure Funding? We’ve Got Ideas.
By: City Parks AllianceCaption: Town Branch Commons in Lexington, Kentucky transformed a previously car-centric corridor into a multi-modal, environmentally responsive greenway. Ima…
Green Gentrification: Exploring Lived Experiences
When the addition of a park or green space in a low-income community is perceived as causing unaffordability and displacement for long-time residents, the phen…
Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award
By: City Parks AllianceSeattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award$50K grant to support innovation in urban food systems and workforce de…
Funding Advocacy and Power Building for Park and Greenspace Equity
This event is open to representatives of grantmaking foundations only.
Additional Resources: 2024 CPRS Conference
By: City Parks AllianceAdditional Resources: Evolving Role of Parks in Supporting Community WellbeingCalifornia Park & Recreation Society ConferenceFebruary 2024Presentation Slid…
Denver Parks and Recreation RFP for Park Stewardship Crews
This RFP seeks organizations that provide volunteers, youth, and pre-apprenticeship crews for park stewardship projects.
Denver Parks and Recreation Letter of Partnership
This informal letter outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for partnership between the department and Sloan's Lake Park Foundation.
Cooperative Agreement Between City and County of Denver and Environmental Learning for Kids
This agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party related to a facility and the educational programs held there.
Klyde Warren Park Food Vendor Service Agreement
This agreement lists the technical and policy requirements each vendor must agree to before commencing service in Klyde Warren Park.
