Resources

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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City Parks Infographics
City Parks Alliance
This report highlights how cities are using Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to create measurable environmental, economic, and public health returns on …
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A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
City Parks Alliance
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
Technical Tool
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
City Parks Alliance
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.
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Smart Investment for Health, the Economy, and the Environment
City Parks Alliance
City parks play a vital role in the social, economic and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents.
Case Study
NashVitality Community Health Program, Nashville
NashVitality aims to improve citizens' quality of life through health, programming, and green initiatives.
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Little Rock’s Innovative Medical Mile
By providing a safe, accessible, and inspiring public space for citizens to exercise, the Medical Mile increases awareness and prevention of obesity and heart …
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McKinley Park: Barrier-Free and Accessible
Learn how this accessible park was built and how it goes beyond ADA Standards for Accessible Design, informed by community input to address a wide variety of s…
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New Orleans’ Lafitte Greenway – Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles and Improving Park Access
Learn about New Orleans' greenway that facilitates safe travel, supports active living, and promote economic recovery in adjacent flood-damaged neighborhoods.
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Boulder’s Green Streets Ciclovia
oulder Green Streets Ciclovia is an event that brings the community together and connects local businesses with residents and potential customers.
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Green City, Clean Waters: Philadelphia’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Solution
Read how Philadelphia built 172 stormwater tree trenches, 25 stormwater bump-outs, 48 rain gardens, 50 porous paving sites, and 132 other green stormwater infr…