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Parks for All
Action Plan For Canada’s Parks Community
Action Planner
Companion to Parks for All
Partnership Configuration
Combined partnership agreements between public agencies and private nonprofits that build, renovate, maintain, the ecosystem of Austin's parks.
Community PARKnerships guidelines
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Community PARKnerships guide to naming, on-site dedication, and donor recognition of Austin parks.
Community PARKnerships Program FY21 Year in Review
PARD, in collaboration with over 48 nonprofit partners and community groups, leveraged funds towards improvements and maintenance of parkland
Partnership Policy Operating Procedures
Seeks to strengthen partnerships between the City of Austin, private organizations, volunteers, and community groups to provide recreational opportunities effi…
Austin Park Study Tour Report
Take a look back at our 2022 park study tour in Austin, TX.
Community Is Alive in Austin
By: Guest ContributorBy Lisa Casey, Associate and Landscape Architect at Studio Outside in Dallas, Texas. A mentor once described the next level of building professional re…
Exploring People, Parks, and Power in Austin with Central Texas Interfaith
By: Guest ContributorBy Grace Cotangco, Associate Program Manager, Prevention Institute This month, I had the pleasure of participating in City Park Alliance’s Park Study T…
Austin Partnerships Thrive
By: Guest ContributorBy Todd Lofgren, Deputy Director, Operations & Strategies Division, Portland Parks & Recreation I recently had the good fortune of attending Ci…
Atlanta Community Shines at Mattie Freeland Park
By: City Parks AllianceBy Theresa Gang, City Parks Alliance Senior Membership Manager While visiting Atlanta, Georgia, this past October for our board meeting, we received an…
Ecological Horticulture at the Presidio
Note that this guide is specific to the area it describes and includes design guidance for ecologically supportive urban landscaped areas.
FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide
This guide from British Columbia includes an extensive list of fire-resistant plants, and tips on making your landscaping more wildfire resilient.
Community First Toolkit
Toolkit to help park organizations address inequities and shape public spaces that bring social, environmental, and economic benefits to communities
The Hospital Green Space Cost Savings Calculator
Estimate how much your institution could save costs associated with burnout among hospital staff by establishing a hospital biophilia intervention.
Vancouver Park Board Best Management Practices Cutsheets
Contains BMPs for a variety of naturalized meadows, including no mow, low mow, enhanced low mow, and wildflower, as well as design and layout options.
Workshop Registration
Registration for this workshop is now closed. Check our list of upcoming events for more opportunities to learn and connect. DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH LEADERSHIP…
City of Austin Park Operations and Maintenance Agreement
This park operations and maintenance agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of The Trail Foundation and the City in maintaining a trail.
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Partnership Levels
This document categorizes and describes the various partnership levels the parks department has with different organizations and community groups.
