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Park & Recreation Sponsorship Package
An example of how the City of El Cajon Parks & Rec Dept created the "Hopscotch Challenge" as a sponsorship proposal during COVID-19.
Advocacy Update: City Park & Recreation Funding, Green Infrastructure, and Emergency Relief
By: Julie WatermanCity Parks Alliance’s federal advocacy efforts have been in full-force during the health crisis, focusing on increasing federal investment for urban parks.
Draft Resolution Prepared by Anchorage Park Foundation for Assembly Consideration
Draft resolution of Anchorage Municipal Assembly supporting non-motorized transportation efforts in the 2020 Federal Transportation Reauthorization
Planning for the Summer and Beyond in Our Parks
Learn how your peers are approaching summer camps, volunteers, resident communication, scenario planning, and data collection in parks during and post-pandemic.
Healthy Aging at the Older Americans Center
A single fitness class started over 30 years ago has led to a thriving, full-time exercise program focused solely on residents age 55 and up.
New Yorkers for Parks’ Play Fair Campaign Pivots to Virtual in an Instant
By: lstevensonQuick-thinking park leaders responded to a pandemic with a digital rally that last year added $44M to the parks budget – the biggest increase in over 3 decades.
Emergency Relief for Nonprofits and Small Businesses through COVID-19 CARES Act
By: Julie WatermanThe recently-enacted CARES Act is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits retain employees during the economic downturn.
FY17 LWCF ORLP Selected Projects
A description of 16 Selected Projects and associated award amounts for FY17-18 LWCF-ORLP
FY15.FY16 ORLP Selected Projects
A description of Selected Projects totalling $13.3 Million for Improvements to Local Parks and Recreation in 22 Cities for Fiscal year 15/16
FY 14 LWCF ORLP Selected Projects
A description of seven LWCF ORLP Fiscal Year 2014 grantee projects and associated award amounts.
Ten-Year Urban Forestry Action Plan: 2016 -2026
Developed to expand awareness of the benefits of urban forests as green infrastructure and increase investments in urban forest resources.
New York Zoning Law and Practice Report
Article considers five alternative revenue strategies that show promise for leveraging private dollars for public parks and protected open space.
Los Angeles Parks Foundation – Board of Directors Fiscal Management Fee Policy
The policy requires 12%* of all funds deposited be dedicated to cover direct and indirect costs associated with services provided by the LAPF
Investing in Equitable Urban Park Systems: Case Studies & Recommendations
Learn from seven cities that are leading the way with data-driven approaches to guide park investments, engage communities, and build better parks for all.
San Francisco: Cal Enviro-Screen 3.0
The approval of a park revenue measure drove the development of an equity analysis, which leveraged a statewide open data set provided by the EPA.
Pittsburgh: Parks for All
An equitable investment plan was driven by data and coupled with residents’ input and priorities, resulting in the passage of a park tax referendum.
Philadelphia: Rebuilding Community Infrastructure
Rebuild, funded by a sugary beverage tax, aims to revitalize neighborhood parks, recreation centers, playgrounds, and libraries.
New York City: Framework for an Equitable Future
NYC Parks analyzed capital investment data from the past 20 years and established long-term community partnerships that sustain investment in the city’s parks.
Minneapolis: Community Outreach Department and 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan
Minneapolis' Community Outreach Department uses data-driven racial and economic equity criteria to close park funding gaps and distribute funds.
LA County: Park Needs Assessment
Learn how a park needs assessment and an engaged community led to the passage of a new tax-based parks measure that provides funds to high-need areas.
