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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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.
Agreement
Partnership Configuration
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Combined partnership agreements between public agencies and private nonprofits that build, renovate, maintain, the ecosystem of Austin's parks.
Technical Tool
Community PARKnerships guidelines
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Community PARKnerships guide to naming, on-site dedication, and donor recognition of Austin parks.
Plan
Community PARKnerships Program FY21 Year in Review
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
PARD, in collaboration with over 48 nonprofit partners and community groups, leveraged funds towards improvements and maintenance of parkland
Policy
Partnership Policy Operating Procedures
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Seeks to strengthen partnerships between the City of Austin, private organizations, volunteers, and community groups to provide recreational opportunities effi…
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
Technical Tool
The Hospital Green Space Cost Savings Calculator
Nature Sacred
Estimate how much your institution could save costs associated with burnout among hospital staff by establishing a hospital biophilia intervention.
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.
Technical Tool
Engage Protect Connect
Engage, Connect, Protect highlights the need to create opportunities to engage with diverse youth as the next generation of environmental stewards through cult…
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Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding Between Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Philadelphia Department of Human Services
Philadelphia Water Department & Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment
Agreement between Philly Water Dept. and PowerCorpsPHL, an AmeriCorps initiative engages “Opportunity Youth”, advancing their lives through service.