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Criteria Based System for MPRB Regional Park and Trail Capital Project Scheduling
This document outlines an approach for quantifiably evaluating regional parks and trails, in order to ensure that investments are equitably targeted and suppor…
Denver Adopt-A-Dog-Park Agreement
This document is an Adopt-a-Dog-Park agreement template from the City of Denver.
A New Way of Working for Cities
This one-page flyer outlines the Reimagining the Civic Commons project, a national initiative to foster engagement, equity, environmental sustainability, and e…
Anacostia Waterfront Initiative MOU
Memorandum of understanding regarding the large-scale revitalization of the District of Columbia's waterfronts under the "Anacostia Waterfront Initiative" proj…
Bark9 General Dog Park Proposal
This document is a general dog park proposal template from BARK9, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting a network of dog parks in the Bay Area. It outline…
Bear Creek Equestrian Course MOU
Memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a privately operated and planned equestrian course in Bear Creek Regional Park.
Blackstone Parks Conservation District MOU
Memorandum of understanding for management and responsibilities for the Blackstone Parks Conservation District.
Cedar Rapids Off Leash Dog Park Agreement
This document outlines an agreement between the City of Cedar Rapids and K9COLA for the creation of an off-leash dog park.
Central Park Conservancy Subsidization Contract
Contractual agreement stipulating the expectations for each partner organization and the required levels of fundraising required to be eligible for public subs…
City Workshops on Creative Placemaking
City Parks Alliance and The Trust for Public Land have partnered to develop The Field Guide for Creative Placemaking and Parks, a book that serves as a "how-to…
Workforce Equity in Parks and Recreation
Does the work of your park organization or agency reflect the priorities of the communities you serve? Across the country, urban park practitioners know that i…
Parks and Inclusive Economic Development
Investing in high-quality parks often leads to significant economic development in surrounding communities with new real estate and commercial investments and …
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants
The National Park Service has announced the opening of the application process for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP), a nationally …
Maintaining Quality Parks: Strategies for Growing Municipal Budgets
Municipal budget cuts have left many city park and recreation agencies with limited resources to sufficiently maintain and operate their park systems, leading …
Member How-To: Accessing the ParkXChange Resource Library
Interested in making the most of your City Parks Alliance membership? CPA members have exclusive access to the ParkXChange Online Resource Library, a database …
Funding Parks through Business Improvement Districts
Learn how Washington D.C. and Boston have leveraged BIDs to create dedicated funding streams that support ongoing park operations and maintenance.
Opportunity to Host a Workshop in Your City
This webinar covers the basics and answers questions about applying to bring a City Parks Alliance workshop to your community.
Funding Parks Through Cross-Agency Partnerships
Speakers from Brownsville, TX, and Westminster, CO, share how they have funded innovative park and trail projects through cross-agency partnerships.
Building Community Ownership Through Engagement
Hear about innovative strategies for engaging diverse residents in the design, programming, and activation of neighborhood parks.
Funding Parks Through Institutional Health Partnerships
Learn how to partner with various health institutions to fund, program, and activate parks and green spaces.