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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.
Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
As public aquatic venues open, CDC offers considerations for safety for those who operate, manage, and use public pools and water playgrounds.
Webinar Recap & Transcript | Programming While Social Distancing: Creative Strategies to Engage Communities
Learn how park & rec professionals are using social media, live-streaming, signage, and other strategies to connect residents and encourage physical activity.
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.
Girls Play, LA
The City of Los Angeles's Department of Parks & Recreation's "Girls Play, LA" focuses on fitness for girls in under-served communities.
Funding Parks and Trails Through Land Trust Partnerships
Land trusts play an important role in the conservation and preservation of natural assets in a community while increasing access to recreational opportunities.
Confluence Park
Once an industrial dumping ground, Confluence Park is now the premier outdoor recreation destination and educational resource for the city of Denver.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Increasing Physical Activity Among Teen Girls and Seniors
This webinar explores creative models and programs that engage teen girls and seniors in physical activity in their parks and community spaces.
Case Studies: City Parks – A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy & Environment
Explore stories of parks whose infrastructure plays a vital role in their cities' social, economic, and well-being.
City of Seattle Community Engagement Ambassador Program Guidelines
This document outlines the history of the community engagement ambassador program and provides details about project cost and implementation.
New Report Documents Equitable Funding Strategies for Urban Parks and Green Space with a Focus on Lower Income Communities
Cities are leveraging new sources of funding, reallocating existing resources and recognizing the multiple benefits of parks to forge new funding partnerships
City Workshop: Brownsville, TX
The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Dept. hopes to build upon regional partnerships and focus on promoting active, healthy lifestyles.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Toolkit
Share Active Parks, Healthy Cities with your colleagues, elected officials, local agencies, and partners.
Public Skatepark Development Guide
This website contains a 5-step development guide for public skateparks, with sections outlining how to establish a vision, advocacy, fundraising, design, and m…
Greater & Greener 2022
Greater & Greener 2022: An International Urban Parks Conference comes to Philadelphia, PA from June 18-21, 2022.
LA Dept. of Recreation & Parks Concessions Agreement Template
Sample concession agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and prospective concessionaires.
LaFortune Park Tennis Facility MOU
Amended memorandum of understanding regarding the financing and construction of additional tennis facilities within the pre-existing LaFortune Park Tennis Cent…
