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Planning for the Summer and Beyond in Our Parks
Learn how your peers are approaching summer camps, volunteers, resident communication, scenario planning, and data collection in parks during and post-pandemic.
Park Signs: Visiting the Park? Keep Six Feet Apart!
COVID-19 social distancing signage.
Infographics | COVID-19: Be Smart. Do Your Part.
Various COVID-19 related signs meant to educate park visitors on safe ways to access and use park facilities.
Healthy Aging at the Older Americans Center
A single fitness class started over 30 years ago has led to a thriving, full-time exercise program focused solely on residents age 55 and up.
New Yorkers for Parks’ Play Fair Campaign Pivots to Virtual in an Instant
By: Karen NozikQuick-thinking park leaders responded to a pandemic with a digital rally that last year added $44M to the parks budget – the biggest increase in over 3 decades.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Sample frequently asked questions and answers on topics such as "Are your parks still open?"
Sample COVID Communications Activity
Sample communications on messaging strategies, secondary messages, media relations, and development support.
Sample COVID Talking Points
Sample talking points on park & rec-related activities that engage community members and allow for proper social distancing.
Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure
Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Programming While Social Distancing: Creative Strategies to Engage Communities
Learn how park & rec professionals are using social media, live-streaming, signage, and other strategies to connect residents and encourage physical activity.
Emergency Relief for Nonprofits and Small Businesses through COVID-19 CARES Act
By: Julie WatermanThe recently-enacted CARES Act is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits retain employees during the economic downturn.
Press Release Urging Park Users to Follow Social Distancing
Explains PPC's response to the COVID-19 global health emergency, strongly urging park users to practice safe physical distancing.
Park Sign: Be Smart Stay 6 Feet Apart
Signs explaining rules to observe during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Executive Summary: COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Operation for Health Care Workers, First Responders, and Low-Income Working Families
Policy that focuses on emergency childcare, including creating a curriculum for youth experiencing anxiety and stress related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Response Plan
Lays out preparations for Seattle Parks & Rec to coordinate with city agencies to provide essential services during a pandemic.
Closed/No Social Gathering Park Signs
These physical signs dictate park closures and advise on social gathering best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pittsburgh Parks Plan
Part of a suite of tools developed by PIttsburgh Parks Conservancy for Pittsburgh Parks in maintenance, rehabilitation, capital, programming.
Benefits of Pittsburgh Parks System
Part of a suite of tools developed by PIttsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC). PPC analyzed the plan and developed the benefits case for the investments.
10 Steps to Becoming Partners in Neighborhood Parks
This manual serves as a framework for creating a friends group that can partner with your city or town to create the park of your dreams.
Friends of the Park Handbook
A guide to forming a "Friends of the Park" group and helpful tips and resources for how to reach your group's goals.