Park Archive

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The Power of a Neighborhood Park
By: Guest Contributor
Nelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Parks & Recreation Magazine Feature
Today's parks are important components in urban networks that include commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation functions.
Building Bridges: A Community-Based Stewardship Study for an Equitable East River Park
Identifies park stewardship structures that depart from typical “conservancy” mode and makes recommendations on park equity and funding mechanisms.
City of Brownsville & National Wildlife Refuge Cost Share Agreement
This is a cost-share agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Laguna Atacosca National Wildlife Refuge to fund a full-time term position to do communi…
A Crucial Funding Stream for Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
A federal grant program that helps diverse, underserved neighborhoods should be preserved -- and expanded.
Reimagining the Civic Commons: Value Capture in the Commons
A resource for organizations grappling with how to sustain operations, reinvest in communities, and ensure equitable access for all.
Partnering with City Parks Alliance for Strong Urban Parks
“Partnering with City Parks Alliance has been truly rewarding...they approach their partnerships with respect, intelligence, and joy.”
11th Street Bridge Park’s Equitable Development Plan
The 11th Street Bridge Park project will serve as an anchor for equitable and inclusive economic growth.
City Parks Alliance Applauds U.S. Conference of Mayors for Adoption of City Park Infrastructure Resolution
The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today approved a new resolution that urges Congress to include city parks in any future infrastructure legislation.
Cleveland Park Study Tour
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…
Going Beyond Park Boundaries to Make Cities More Livable
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceThatcher Bailey
The changing role of parks is reshaping urban landscapes and redefining how we govern, manage, and program our public green assets.
Recap: San Jose Park Partnership Workshop
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks Alliance
The workshop focused on improving the efficiency, predictability, and support for San Jose’s park partnerships.
Park Funding Alert: 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Application Open
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the application process has opened for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.
Parks and the Urban Infrastructure Network
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceMami Hara
Parks can meet critical infrastructure needs at the federal and local levels, helping to solve many community and climate challenges.
The Case for Open Space: Why the Real Estate Industry Should Invest in Parks and Open Spaces
Explores the benefits of private sector involvement in creating, maintaining, operating, and programming parks and open space.
Urban Parks’ Emerging Role as Transportation Infrastructure
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceKari E. Watkins
With more and more people using them to get where they need to go, reclaimed railways and industrial corridors are connecting neighborhoods rather than dividin…
City Parks Alliance Launches Transportation-Focused Video
City Parks Alliance releases the latest video in the five-part video series, focused on the role of linear parks in providing transportation options to city re…
The Importance of Public Space
By: Guest Contributor
Learn why public spaces are a social utility for public good and how they can promote social cohesion, define a city, and promote active living.
Here’s How Cities Can Get the Most Out of Their Parks
Read how targeted programming and amenities can increase park usage and better serve park residents.
Webinar: Opportunity to Host a Workshop in Your City
City Parks Alliance will be offering four city workshops in cities with high rates of low-income communities over the next two years.