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.

  • 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.

  • Member Exclusive
    Technical Tool

    The Active Communities Tool (ACT): An Action Planning Guide

    National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC

    A guide to improve built environments and promote physical activity, and create a cross-sector action plan consistent with community context.

  • Member Exclusive
    Technical Tool

    The Active Communities Tool (ACT): Assessment Modules

    National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC

    Help users assess strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.

  • Member Exclusive
    Technical Tool

    Restoring Pittsburgh Parks

    Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

    Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the City of Pittsburgh plan for equity in every park in every neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

  • 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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