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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    Report

    The Case for Open Space: Why the Real Estate Industry Should Invest in Parks and Open Spaces

    Urban Land Institute

    Explores the benefits of private sector involvement in creating, maintaining, operating, and programming parks and open space.

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    Technical Tool

    Chicago Dog-Friendly Area Package

    Chicago Park District

    This document is a comprehensive package from the Chicago Park District outlining how to establish a dog friendly area. It includes a step-by-step manual, chec…

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    Agreement

    Unified School District MOU

    San Francisco Unified School District

    Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations for the shared use of sports fields under the ownership of the San Francisco Unified School Distri…

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    Agreement

    University of Chicago Economic Development MOU

    University of Chicago

    Memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration between the University of Chicago (situated within Hyde Park) and the City of Chicago Department of Housing…

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    Agreement

    Volunteer Park MOU

    Friends of Volunteer Park Trust

    Memorandum of understanding between the listed organizations defining the express ownership of Volunteer Park by the City of Seattle, the roles and responsibil…

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    Policy

    Community Benefits Ordinance – Detroit

    Detroit Parks and Recreation

    This ordinance requires Community Benefits Agreements to be established for development projects seeking public support and investment above a certain threshol…

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    Agreement

    City of Arroyo Grande Consideration for Updated Dog Park Agreement

    City of Arroyo Grande

    This document is a consideration from the City of Arroyo Grande for an updated adopt-a-park agreement to an off-leash dog park.

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    Agreement

    City of Austin Concession Contract Extension for Butler Park

    City of Austin

    This document is a contract extension issued by the City of Austin for the concessions operator Butler Park Pitch and Putt, LLC.

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    Agreement

    Austin Parks and Recreation Concession Agreement with Butler Pitch & Putt

    Austin Parks and Recreation Department

    This document is a resolution between the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Butler Pitch & Putt, operated by the Kinser family in Zilker Park.

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