Reports & Tools

Documenting the Potential of City Parks

City Parks Alliance and research partners are exploring the role of parks in addressing critical emerging issues facing cities. Together with economists, engineers, policy experts, advocates and practitioners, we are delivering practical, replicable solutions for cities, agencies, and residents. City Parks Alliance members and others can draw upon these reports, videos, and infographics to demonstrate the power of city parks in a broad new context of economic, environmental, and social opportunity.

Reports and Other Tools

  • Report

    Closing the Gap: Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks

    Public and Private Funding Strategies for Neighborhood Parks

  • 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…

  • Report

    Smart Investment for Health, the Economy, and the Environment

    City Parks Alliance

    City parks play a vital role in the social, economic and physical well-being of America’s cities and their residents.

  • Member Exclusive
    Report

    San Clemente Dog Access to Public Spaces Agenda Report

  • Member Exclusive
    Report

    Portland Off-Leash Program Evaluation and Recommendations

    Portland Parks and Recreation

    This document is an evaluation of Portland's off-leash dog park program from their off-leash advisory committee.