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.

Policy
Using the State Revolving Funds to Build Climate Resilient Communities
NRDC Water & Climate Team
Recommendations for water efficiency, green infrastructure, and flood risk policies for State Revolving Funds for climate-resilient communities.
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Technical Tool
Local Parks: A Critical Part of a More Just and Equitable Society
Park Pride, Atlanta
Describes Park Pride's equity re-grant program waiving match requirements for Friends of Park groups in low-income Atlanta neighborhoods.
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Technical Tool
Grant Application – Western Reserve Land Conservancy to the Clean Ohio Fund
Western Reserve Land Conservancy
This is a winning grant application to the Clean Ohio Fund for land acquisition for the Lower Big Creek Project.
Technical Tool
NRPA Park and Recreation Professionals’ Guide to Fundraising
NRPA
This guide outlines the fundraising process for park and recreation agencies to work with business entities, conduct special events and help raise money.
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Technical Tool
Park Pride Map Showing Equity Grant Distribution
Park Pride, Atlanta
Map distribution of Park Pride Grants since equity program started in 2004 demarcated by the growth line that appeared in Atlanta City Design.
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Technical Tool
City of Atlanta Community Development Impact Area Maps
Park Pride, Atlanta
Map of neighborhoods defined by Community Development Impact Areas where at least 51% of the population is at or below 80% of Atlanta area median income.
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Case Study
River Garden | Memphis, TN
Memphis River Parks Partnership
A once dormant park has transformed into a breathtaking public space on the riverfront of downtown Memphis.
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Case Study
Equity in the Fourth Bluff District
Memphis River Parks Partnership
Memphis River Parks Partnership discovers transferring park ownership to local non-profit greatly assists equity in developing urban parks.
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Case Study
Washington Area Bicyclist Association | Washington, DC
Washington Area Bicyclists Association, Washington D.C
The Washington Area of Bicyclists Association annual fundraising bike ride showcases urban environment and historic sites along the C&O Canal.
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Technical Tool
Sample Elected Official Meeting Agenda and Briefing Sheet
NY4P Play Fair Coalition
Sample coalition agenda defining FY21 maintenance and operations budget requests for recreation and programming, parks safety, and nature resiliency.