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Funding Brownfields to Parks
Learn about projects that have successfully funded transforming brownfields into parks and positively impacted their surrounding communities.
Past Webinars
Upcoming Past Past Webinars View resources from past events like webinar recordings and slide decks. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
How Cities Like Birmingham, Alabama, Are Unlocking New Funding for Parks and Green Space
By: Matthew EldridgeArticle from Urban Institute on how connecting parks to social benefits can generate new support and funding.
See You at the Funders Learning Network Park Study Tour!
Thank you for registering!We look forward to your participation in the Funders Learning Network Study Tour. We will be in touch with additional information soo…
City Workshop: Brownsville, TX
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Dept. hopes to build upon regional partnerships and focus on promoting active, healthy lifestyles.
Greater & Greener 2019: Exploring Natural Connections
Greater & Greener explores how urban parks can be designed, developed, programmed, funded, and sustained to meet increasing city demands.
Mitigating the Effects of Fees on Low-Income Residents
Explore the equity implications of park fees and explore creative models that ensure all park users, regardless of income, can access park resources.
Parks as Infrastructure
A five-part video series documenting the role of parks as urban infrastructure.
City Parks Infographics
This report highlights how cities are using Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to create measurable environmental, economic, and public health returns on …
Past Events
Upcoming Past Past Events View resources from past events like webinar recordings and slide decks. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Creative Placemaking Guide
This handy guide outlines the definition of creative placemaking and how it can make for better parks and stronger communities.
Closing the Gap: Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks
Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks
A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.
Public Skatepark Development Guide
This website contains a 5-step development guide for public skateparks, with sections outlining how to establish a vision, advocacy, fundraising, design, and m…
Smart Investment for Health, the Economy, and the Environment
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents.
Accessibility Policy
City Parks Alliance is committed to ensuring that all individuals, including but not limited to those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or have othe…
Contact
City Parks Alliance1777 Church St NWWashington, DC 20036202-417-8258 We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about the urban parks movement and how…
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Support the Urban Parks Movement: Contribute to Greener, More Equitable Cities Thank you for your interest in supporting our work to engage, educate, and nu…
