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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  • Case Study

    Branching Out: An Exploration in Arboriculture for Boston Youth

    This program provides young people with an introduction to tree care, hands-on field experience with professional arborists, and opportunities to learn about c…

  • Report

    Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Recommendations from the National Study of Neighborhood Parks

    City Parks Alliance

    This report curates multiple case studies for each of the four major findings from cities of different sizes and geographies for park and recreation profession…

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    Report

    Building Bridges: A Community-Based Stewardship Study for an Equitable East River Park

    The Trust for Public Land, James Lima Planning + Development

    Identifies park stewardship structures that depart from typical “conservancy” mode and makes recommendations on park equity and funding mechanisms.

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    Agreement

    City of Brownsville & National Wildlife Refuge Cost Share Agreement

    City of Brownsville

    This is a cost-share agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Laguna Atacosca National Wildlife Refuge to fund a full-time term position to do communi…

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    The Case for Open Space: Why the Real Estate Industry Should Invest in Parks and Open Spaces

    Urban Land Institute

    Explores the benefits of private sector involvement in creating, maintaining, operating, and programming parks and open space.

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    Technical Tool

    Chicago Dog-Friendly Area Package

    Chicago Park District

    This document is a comprehensive package from the Chicago Park District outlining how to establish a dog friendly area. It includes a step-by-step manual, chec…

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    Agreement

    Unified School District MOU

    San Francisco Unified School District

    Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the shared use of sports fields under the ownership of the San Francisco Unified School Distri…

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    Agreement

    University of Chicago Economic Development MOU

    University of Chicago

    Memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration between the University of Chicago (situated within Hyde Park) and the City of Chicago Department of Housing…

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