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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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.
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Benefits of Pittsburgh Parks System
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Part of a suite of tools developed by PIttsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC). PPC analyzed the plan and developed the benefits case for the investments.
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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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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.
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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.
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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Parks Listening Tour Survey Results
Sasaki Research led by Gretchen Keillor, Planner with support from Brie Hensold (Agency + Planning) and Ken Goulding, Sasaki.
Part of a suite of tools developed by PIttsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC). Park survey results citywide, by race, by income, by City Council districts.
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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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Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
City Parks Alliance
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.