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US Conference of Mayors Adopts New City Park Resolution, Urges “Robust” Federal Investment
By: City Parks AllianceOn June 5, 2023, the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), at its 91st Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH, adopted a new city park resolution that urges Congress to prov…
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Report
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
Partnership Configuration
Combined partnership agreements between public agencies and private nonprofits that build, renovate, maintain, the ecosystem of Austin's parks.
Community PARKnerships guidelines
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Community PARKnerships guide to naming, on-site dedication, and donor recognition of Austin parks.
Community PARKnerships Program FY21 Year in Review
PARD, in collaboration with over 48 nonprofit partners and community groups, leveraged funds towards improvements and maintenance of parkland
Partnership Policy Operating Procedures
Seeks to strengthen partnerships between the City of Austin, private organizations, volunteers, and community groups to provide recreational opportunities effi…
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Partnership Levels
This document categorizes and describes the various partnership levels the parks department has with different organizations and community groups.
San Francisco Parks Alliance Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement
This fiscal sponsorship agreement outlines the relationship between SF Parks Alliance and any group for whom it provides fiscal sponsorship services.
MOU between San Francisco Parks Alliance and San Francisco Recreation & Park Department
This MOU outlines the relationship between San Francisco's citywide park nonprofit and its recreation and park department.
Greater & Greener 2024
Join us for Greater & Greener 2024: An International Urban Parks Conference.
City Parks Alliance Commends Congress and the Administration on the Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
City Parks Alliance strongly supports the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the wide-ranging benefits that they will provide to America’s cities and t…
Youth Employment in Parks
Are you looking for innovative and productive ways to engage your community with your park? Share ideas with your peers during our next peer-to-peer conversati…
Monuments: Sharing Your Stories on Reinterpreting Park Narratives
CPA is exploring a partnership with Monuments Lab to engage conference participants in sharing stories on how they are reinterpreting historic narratives in th…
Being Black and Brown Outside: Connecting Our Youth with Nature
Between the pandemic and civil unrest, now more than ever, members of black, indigenous and communities of color need to utilize nature and outdoor spaces to h…
Parks Driving Large-Scale Equitable Development
There is broad consensus in the urban parks field that every resident deserves access to quality parks and recreation resources close to home. But there is le…
Building a Diverse Workforce for 21st Century Parks
For decades, environmental and parks organizations have struggled to diversify their staff and leadership. Where they have diversified, people of color often c…
Groundwork Hudson Valley – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application narrative
In this proposal, Groundwork Hudson Valley seeks support from CDBG to restore public green space on the Saw Mill River and in a park adjacent to the proposed Y…
An Introduction to City Parks Alliance’s City Park Funding Hub
Join us for an introduction to the Hub, including what types of funding sources are included, how to utilize it, and examples of how cities have used these fun…
Low-Income Communities Need Park Funding Too | Next City
It is crucial to ensure that all communities receive the benefits of parks. City managers and park professionals interested in investing in these results shoul…
East Bay Regional Park District FEMA Application
A model application for FEMA funds following 2005 rain storms at the Great House Portal, when the Black Diamond Mines started caving in.