ParkXChange Resource Library

Resources for Urban Park Professionals

This searchable library hosts helpful park resource documents, including cross-sector MOUs, equity action plans, agreements for park maintenance and operations, dog park and concession management, green infrastructure development and maintenance, community benefits, arts and cultural programming and events, as well as other resource guides and technical tools to support park partnerships.

  • Case Study

    Cumberland and Riverfront Parks

    City Parks Alliance

    These parks fulfill a vital role in managing stormwater and making Nashville safer and more resilient.

  • Case Study

    Lafitte Greenway

    City Parks Alliance

    A small investment in the Lafitte Greenway created a means of transportation for local residents, catalyzed development in the area, and increased environmenta…

  • Case Study

    The High Line

    City Parks Alliance

    Lauded as one of the most innovative urban reclamation projects in modern history, New York’s High Line has effectively paved the way for using public parks to…

  • Case Study

    Beyond Location Maps

    Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation

    This case study from LA Parks & Recreation outlines how park agencies can use GIS mapping to achieve their equity goals.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Video

    City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Health & Social Benefits

    The health and social-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.

  • Video

    City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Traffic & Transportation

    The transportation-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.

  • Video

    City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Resilience

    The resilience-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.

  • Video

    City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Economy

    The economy-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.

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