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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.
Virginia Beach Essential Services Child Care Guidelines for Staff
The City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Department offers free child care services to designated personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Park Signage: Please Keep 6 Feet Apart
Signage that reminds people to practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart.
Park Signage: Please Wait Here
Signage that asks people to "Please Wait Here" to practice social distancing during the pandemic.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Sample frequently asked questions and answers on topics such as "Are your parks still open?"
Sample COVID Communications Activity
Sample communications on messaging strategies, secondary messages, media relations, and development support.
Sample COVID Talking Points
Sample talking points on park & rec-related activities that engage community members and allow for proper social distancing.
Coronavirus Will Force a National Dialogue on Our Relationship with Parks and Public Spaces and their Role as Essential Civic Infrastructure
Catherine Nagel issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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.
Press Release Urging Park Users to Follow Social Distancing
Explains PPC's response to the COVID-19 global health emergency, strongly urging park users to practice safe physical distancing.
Park Sign: Be Smart Stay 6 Feet Apart
Signs explaining rules to observe during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Executive Summary: COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Operation for Health Care Workers, First Responders, and Low-Income Working Families
Policy that focuses on emergency childcare, including creating a curriculum for youth experiencing anxiety and stress related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Response Plan
Lays out preparations for Seattle Parks & Rec to coordinate with city agencies to provide essential services during a pandemic.
Closed/No Social Gathering Park Signs
These physical signs dictate park closures and advise on social gathering best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): An Action Planning Guide
A guide to improve built environments and promote physical activity, and create a cross-sector action plan consistent with community context.
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): Assessment Modules
Help users assess strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.