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.

Technical Tool
Community First Toolkit
High Line Network
Toolkit to help park organizations address inequities and shape public spaces that bring social, environmental, and economic benefits to communities
Member Exclusive
Technical Tool
Vancouver Park Board Best Management Practices Cutsheets
Vancouver Park Board
Contains BMPs for a variety of naturalized meadows, including no mow, low mow, enhanced low mow, and wildflower, as well as design and layout options.
Technical Tool
Inclusive Healthy Places Companion Guide for Park and Recreation Professionals
Gehl (gehlpeople.com);The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Offers a comprehensive approach to leverage inclusion and health equity that inform the planning, design, development and evaluation of public spaces.
Member Exclusive
Technical Tool
Tucson Park Bond Financing Overview
Outline explaining Tuscon's basic park bond financing obligations for 100 parks and connections to paths and greenways with issuance schedule.
Policy
Policy Regarding Disposition of Urban Park Land and Open Space
City Parks Alliance
Policy to protect, preserve and enhance urban parks, recreation areas and open space in every community to ensure no net loss of such resources.
Case Study
Shelby Farms Park and Greenline
City Parks Alliance
Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the U.S. and features open pastures, forested areas, an international award-winning playground, equestri…
Report
City Parks Infographics
City Parks Alliance
This report highlights how cities are using Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to create measurable environmental, economic, and public health returns on …
Report
Creative Placemaking Guide
The Trust for Public Land, City Parks Alliance
This handy guide outlines the definition of creative placemaking and how it can make for better parks and stronger communities.
Report
A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
City Parks Alliance
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
Technical Tool
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
City Parks Alliance
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.