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Resources for Park and Recreation Professionals

With help from our members and research partners, we make the following resources and tools available to equip parks and recreation departments, municipalities, urban design and landscape architecture firms, and advocacy organizations to enhance capacity and build equitable, healthy, and engaged communities.

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  • Member Exclusive
    Agreement

    Blackstone Parks Conservation District MOU

    Blackstone Parks Conservancy

    Memorandum of understanding for management and responsibilities for the Blackstone Parks Conservation District.

  • Member Exclusive
    Agreement

    Cedar Rapids Off Leash Dog Park Agreement

    City of Cedar Rapids

    This document outlines an agreement between the City of Cedar Rapids and K9COLA for the creation of an off-leash dog park.

  • Member Exclusive
    Agreement

    Central Park Conservancy Subsidization Contract

    City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation

    Contractual agreement stipulating the expectations for each partner organization and the required levels of fundraising required to be eligible for public subs…

  • Case Study

    Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment for Student Learning

    This program develops critical thinking in students by using field studies to teach the scientific method of inquiry and respect for the environment.

  • Case Study

    Los Angeles Summer Night Lights Crime Prevention Program

    Parks that are peak gang activity areas can be transformed into vibrant community spaces after dark with organized activities for at-risk youth and families.

  • Case Study

    Seattle Shoreline and Salmon Habitat Assessment

    Seattle Parks identified the most viable sites by considering both the needs of migrating juvenile salmon and the potential conflicts with human uses at variou…

  • Case Study

    Birmingham’s Railroad Park

    A great spot to watch the trains and celebrate cultural events, the Railroad Park has successfully reinvigorated a central area of downtown Birmingham.

  • Case Study

    Portland’s Green Street Program

    Vegetated streetscape facilities are designed to handle runoff can filter water, remove pollutants, and reduce demand on stormwater infrastructure.

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