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.

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10 Steps to Becoming Partners in Neighborhood Parks
Providence Parks and Recreation
This manual serves as a framework for creating a friends group that can partner with your city or town to create the park of your dreams.
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Friends of the Park Handbook
Ellen Bruenderman
A guide to forming a "Friends of the Park" group and helpful tips and resources for how to reach your group's goals.
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Park People Sparking Change
Park People
Explores impacts in under-served neighborhoods to spark change in local parks; identifies strategies by community members and partner organizations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Resilience
The resilience-focused video of the five-part series documenting the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
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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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City Parks: America’s New Infrastructure – Overview
This five-part series documents the multi-functional benefits of urban parks.
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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.