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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Agreement
GSI Conservation Easement Funding Agreement Template
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Template for conservation easement funding agreements for green stormwater infrastructure from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Report
Transit to parks initiatives in the U.S. and Canada: Practitioners’ perspectives
Transport Policy
This study explores motivations, facilitators, and challenges related to transit to parks initiatives in the U.S. and Canada.
Report
Riding transit to parks in Utah: Motivations, constraints, negotiations, and policy recommendations
Transportation Research
This research studied the motivations, constraints, negotiations, and policy changes for riding transit to parks in Utah’s Wasatch Front region.
Report
Leading Together: A New Model for Thriving State Parks
Potrero Group
This report examines how a new nonprofit partner is enhancing the CA park system's ability to meet unprecedented challenges and scale innovation.
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Agreement
Master Community Food Habitat Agreement
Denver Urban Gardens
This is a land use agreement template used by Denver Urban Gardens as an initial framework upon which all of their agreements are built.
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Request for Proposals
Denver Parks and Recreation RFP for Park Stewardship Crews
Denver Parks and Recreation
This RFP seeks organizations that provide volunteers, youth, and pre-apprenticeship crews for park stewardship projects.
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Agreement
Denver Parks and Recreation Letter of Partnership
Denver Parks and Recreation
This informal letter outlines roles, responsibilities, and expectations for partnership between the department and Sloan's Lake Park Foundation.
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Agreement
Cooperative Agreement Between City and County of Denver and Environmental Learning for Kids
City and County of Denver
This agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party related to a facility and the educational programs held there.
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Agreement
Klyde Warren Park Food Vendor Service Agreement
Klyde Warren Park
This agreement lists the technical and policy requirements each vendor must agree to before commencing service in Klyde Warren Park.
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Technical Tool
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Grant Application Guidelines
Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Milwaukee Parks Foundation offers grants to grassroots groups seeking to improve parks. Application guidelines and evaluation criteria are outlined.