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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Park Signs: Visiting the Park? Keep Six Feet Apart!
Memphis River Parks Partnership
COVID-19 social distancing signage.
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Park Sign: Be Smart Stay 6 Feet Apart
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Signs explaining rules to observe during the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Closed/No Social Gathering Park Signs
San Francisco Recreation and Parks
These physical signs dictate park closures and advise on social gathering best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Park Signage: Please Keep 6 Feet Apart
Virginia Beach Parks & Rec
Signage that reminds people to practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart.
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Park Signage: Please Wait Here
Virginia Beach Parks & Rec
Signage that asks people to "Please Wait Here" to practice social distancing during the pandemic.
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Parks That Protect: Leveraging Waterfronts for Resilient Communities
Urban Land Institute
Explores seven leading-edge waterfront park projects from around the world built to protect adjacent neighborhoods from climate threats.
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East Bay Regional Park District Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Project Subapplication
East Bay Regional Park District
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Open Letter to City Council Supporting Funding for Parks & Rec to Provide Essential COVID Recovery Services
Philadelphia Parks Alliance
Coalition letter to fund Philly Parks & Rec services to African American and low income communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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East Bay Regional Park District FEMA Application
East Bay Regional Park District
A model application for FEMA funds following 2005 rain storms at the Great House Portal, when the Black Diamond Mines started caving in.
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Open Letter to City Council Supporting Parks Funding for COVID Recovery
Philadelphia Parks Alliance
Philly Parks Alliance seek co-signers supporting funding for essential services for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.