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Local Funding
Local FundingStable, local public funding is essential for a successful and equitable park system. It is the primary source for critical maintenance, operation…
Conservation Funding
Conservation FundingParks and green space support public health, workforce development, local economies, the environment, and community cohesion. And yet, hist…
Community Development Funding
Community Development FundingCommunity development includes community-driven efforts to create vibrant, healthy, and livable neighborhoods, while developing ec…
Climate Adaptation and Disaster Recovery
Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and RecoveryExtreme weather is increasingly taking its toll on cities. Low-income communities, which may have fewer trees and p…
Brownfields Funding
Brownfields FundingBrownfields are generally abandoned or vacant land that is — or is perceived to be — polluted or contaminated. Often times these properties …
Chicago’s Green Schoolyards Program
Partnering with Chicago Public Schools provided a unique opportunity because the school district has a significant need for updating play equipment, but very l…
A Former Chemical Plant Site Proves Key to a City’s Resiliency
Taking the long view, city planners turn a former industrial site into a modern urban park that that also manages stormwater runoff.
CPA Welcomes New Board Directors
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceI am excited to announce the addition of six new leaders to the City Parks Alliance Board of Directors. Much like our membership, our board of directors repres…
Mobilizing Investment and Building Capacity
Planning for extreme weather catalyzes a $400,000 investment in a historically underserved neighborhood in the Southwest.
A Funding Patchwork Fuels the Yonkers Greenway
A US EPA Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Grant Catalyzes a Decade of Funding in Yonkers, NY
Floods Lead to Millions for a Beloved Riverside Park
An urban wasteland finds new life thanks to public-private partnerships in Elizabeth City, NJ.
Citizens Step Up for Parks and Outdoor Space
A small increase in sales tax drives Boulder, Colorado’s impressive park system.
Local Funds for Local Parks
A network of 150+ neighborhood parks is bolstered entirely by local funding.
Nina Scarito Park
This $2.9 million park project was made possible through a combination of federal, state, city and private funds. Over 500 hours were volunteered by local resi…
Manchester Street Park
Through a series of partnerships, the city of Lawrence developed a former industrial site into a five-acre community park, leveraging more than $3.7 million to…
Equitable Funding Hub
Equitable Park Funding HubThe Equitable Park Funding Hub provides easy access to information on a variety of funding sources relevant for parks and recreation …
Placemaking for an Aging Population: Guidelines for Senior-Friendly Parks
People over age 65 in the U.S. remain highly underserved in regards to parks. This report draws from different sources to understand how parks can be best desi…
Tucson Park Bond Financing Overview
Outline explaining Tuscon's basic park bond financing obligations for 100 parks and connections to paths and greenways with issuance schedule.
Water Rising: Equitable Approaches to Urban Flooding
Report highlights cities that experienced flooding, summarizes context of climate change, describes priority actions for equitable resilience.
Greener Parks: Green Infrastructure as a Strategy for Improving Equity and Community Well-Being Advocacy Toolkit
Toolkit gives Park & Rec professionals resources for climate impacts, community health, and advance fair and just access to quality green spaces.