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City Parks Alliance: Summer Series 2021
Click here for all information on the Summer Series happening June 14-25, 2021!
2020 Funding Guide
Useful list of funding sources to access resources to plan, build, and program parks and other communities assets.
Investing for Equitable Outcomes
Exclusively for grantmaking foundations, we'll discuss challenges around inclusive development, mitigating gentrification, and catalyzing cross-sector partners…
Effective Park Stewardship Programs in Marginalized Communities
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…
Tucson Park Bond Financing Overview
Outline explaining Tuscon's basic park bond financing obligations for 100 parks and connections to paths and greenways with issuance schedule.
Using the State Revolving Funds to Build Climate Resilient Communities
Recommendations for water efficiency, green infrastructure, and flood risk policies for State Revolving Funds for climate-resilient communities.
Local Parks: A Critical Part of a More Just and Equitable Society
Describes Park Pride's equity re-grant program waiving match requirements for Friends of Park groups in low-income Atlanta neighborhoods.
Grant Application – Western Reserve Land Conservancy to the Clean Ohio Fund
This is a winning grant application to the Clean Ohio Fund for land acquisition for the Lower Big Creek Project.
NRPA Park and Recreation Professionals’ Guide to Fundraising
This guide outlines the fundraising process for park and recreation agencies to work with business entities, conduct special events and help raise money.
Great American Outdoors Act: A Victory for City Parks and People
By: Julie WatermanOn August 4, 2020 the Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation guarantees that the $900 million deposited into the Land and W…
Driving Equitable Park Investments: The Role of Citywide Park Non-Profits
Are you grappling with long-standing inequities in your city’s parks? One of the most valuable benefits of CPA membership is meeting your peers, learning how …
Park Pride Map Showing Equity Grant Distribution
Map distribution of Park Pride Grants since equity program started in 2004 demarcated by the growth line that appeared in Atlanta City Design.
City of Atlanta Community Development Impact Area Maps
Map of neighborhoods defined by Community Development Impact Areas where at least 51% of the population is at or below 80% of Atlanta area median income.
River Garden | Memphis, TN
A once dormant park has transformed into a breathtaking public space on the riverfront of downtown Memphis.
Equity in the Fourth Bluff District
Memphis River Parks Partnership discovers transferring park ownership to local non-profit greatly assists equity in developing urban parks.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association | Washington, DC
The Washington Area of Bicyclists Association annual fundraising bike ride showcases urban environment and historic sites along the C&O Canal.
Sample Elected Official Meeting Agenda and Briefing Sheet
Sample coalition agenda defining FY21 maintenance and operations budget requests for recreation and programming, parks safety, and nature resiliency.
Open Letter to City Council Supporting Funding for Parks & Rec to Provide Essential COVID Recovery Services
Coalition letter to fund Philly Parks & Rec services to African American and low income communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
