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.

Report
2022 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Outdoor Foundation
This research study examines interest in outdoor recreation after the COVID pandemic disruption.
Report
The Common Ground Framework: Building community power through park and green space engagement
Trust for Public Land
This paper explores how parks and green spaces can increase a community’s power, particularly communities of historically excluded groups.
Technical Tool
Closed/No Social Gathering Park Signs
San Francisco Recreation and Parks
These physical signs dictate park closures and advise on social gathering best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case Study
Fit2Play
Miami-Dade County Department of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Fit2Play is an MDPROS park-based afterschool health and wellness program promoting healthy weight and cardiovascular health.
Case Study
Shelby Farms Park and Greenline
City Parks Alliance
Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. and features open pastures, forested areas, an international award-winning playground, equestri…
Case Study
Pullman Peace Playground Project
KaBOOM!
The story of a neighborhood struggling with poverty and gun violence that rallied to construct a playground. This and other case studies sponsored by REI.
Report
Case Studies: City Parks – A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy & Environment
City Parks Alliance
Explore stories of parks whose infrastructure plays a vital role in their cities' social, economic, and well-being.
Technical Tool
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
City Parks Alliance
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.
Member Exclusive
Agreement
Sue Bierman Park Playground MOU
City and County of San Francisco Parks and Recreation
Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the conceptual planning and implementation of renovations to the play area of the Sue Bierman …
Member Exclusive
Agreement
Seattle Schools and Parks & Recreation Joint Use Agreement
Seattle Parks and Recreation
This document is a joint-use agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle School District No. 1 for the priority access of parklands for schools.