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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Policy
Virginia Beach Essential Services Child Care Guidelines for Staff
City of VA Beach
The City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Department offers free child care services to designated personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Park Signage: Please Keep 6 Feet Apart
Virginia Beach Parks & Rec
Signage that reminds people to practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart.
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Park Signage: Please Wait Here
Virginia Beach Parks & Rec
Signage that asks people to "Please Wait Here" to practice social distancing during the pandemic.
Policy
Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
As public aquatic venues open, CDC offers considerations for safety for those who operate, manage, and use public pools and water playgrounds.
Case Study
Healthy Aging at the Older Americans Center
Older Americans Center, Jasper, IN
A single fitness class started over 30 years ago has led to a thriving, full-time exercise program focused solely on residents age 55 and up.
Technical Tool
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Sample frequently asked questions and answers on topics such as "Are your parks still open?"
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Sample COVID Communications Activity
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Sample communications on messaging strategies, secondary messages, media relations, and development support.
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Sample COVID Talking Points
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Sample talking points on park & rec-related activities that engage community members and allow for proper social distancing.
Policy
Press Release Urging Park Users to Follow Social Distancing
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Explains PPC's response to the COVID-19 global health emergency, strongly urging park users to practice safe physical distancing.
Technical Tool
Park Sign: Be Smart Stay 6 Feet Apart
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Signs explaining rules to observe during the COVID-19 epidemic.