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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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    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.

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    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.

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    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…

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    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.

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    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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    San Francisco ParkScan

    ParkScan, web-based reporting system, collects data from park users to inform park maintenance needs and problem areas.

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    New Communities Program – Park and Neighborhood Revitalization in Chicago

    The New Communities program helps ensure that residents and businesses benefit from neighborhood revitalization and participate in planning for the neighborhoo…

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    Neighborhood Environmental Education Project, Milwaukee

    This program of outdoor classroom experiences allows students to explore their surrounding environment and how science concepts encompass real-life scenarios.

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    NashVitality Community Health Program, Nashville

    NashVitality aims to improve citizens' quality of life through health, programming, and green initiatives.

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