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Birmingham’s Railroad Park
A great spot to watch the trains and celebrate cultural events, the Railroad Park has successfully reinvigorated a central area of downtown Birmingham.
San Francisco ParkScan
ParkScan, web-based reporting system, collects data from park users to inform park maintenance needs and problem areas.
New Communities Program – Park and Neighborhood Revitalization in Chicago
The New Communities program helps ensure that residents and businesses benefit from neighborhood revitalization and participate in planning for the neighborhoo…
Neighborhood Environmental Education Project, Milwaukee
This program of outdoor classroom experiences allows students to explore their surrounding environment and how science concepts encompass real-life scenarios.
The Innovative, Strategic Process of Creating Chicago’s Millennium Park
Learn how Millennium Park's innovative creation process has increased tax revenue, stimulated real estate development, attracted tourists, and boosted local bu…
Little Rock’s Innovative Medical Mile
By providing a safe, accessible, and inspiring public space for citizens to exercise, the Medical Mile increases awareness and prevention of obesity and heart …
McKinley Park: Barrier-Free and Accessible
Learn how this accessible park was built and how it goes beyond ADA Standards for Accessible Design, informed by community input to address a wide variety of s…
New Orleans’ Lafitte Greenway – Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles and Improving Park Access
Learn about New Orleans' greenway that facilitates safe travel, supports active living, and promote economic recovery in adjacent flood-damaged neighborhoods.
Developing Arts and Cultural Programs to Revitalize Parks and Communities in New York
CPF brings 900 arts and cultural performances each year to a total audience of nearly 400,000, making it one of the largest providers of cultural programs in N…
Active Parks, Healthy Cities: Recommendations from the National Study of Neighborhood Parks
This report curates multiple case studies for each of the four major findings from cities of different sizes and geographies for park and recreation profession…
The Power of a Neighborhood Park
By: Nelson BeckfordNelson Beckford of The Cleveland Foundation discusses his lifetime admiration for neighborhood parks and how they benefit the communities they serve.
Active Parks, Healthy Cities Parks & Recreation Magazine Feature
Today's parks are important components in urban networks that include commercial, residential, infrastructure and transportation functions.
Cleveland Park Study Tour
Join us to learn more about Cleveland’s innovative cross-agency and cross-sector partnerships and how they are working to improve the park system and quality o…
City Parks Alliance Launches Transportation-Focused Video
City Parks Alliance releases the latest video in the five-part video series, focused on the role of linear parks in providing transportation options to city re…
The Importance of Public Space
By: Nelson BeckfordLearn why public spaces are a social utility for public good and how they can promote social cohesion, define a city, and promote active living.
Here’s How Cities Can Get the Most Out of Their Parks
Read how targeted programming and amenities can increase park usage and better serve park residents.
Let’s Pass a Law to Fund Urban Greenspaces
By: Nanette BarragánRead Congresswoman Barragán's thoughts on the importance of urban green spaces and her historic introduction of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Act.
City Parks: Important Foundation for Youth
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceNeighborhood parks are a portal to experiencing the natural world, a community hub for families and neighbors, and a place for outdoor learning.
New Public and Private Funding Strategies for Urban Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceToday’s parks serve multiple purposes, spurring interesting collaborations between parks departments and other public agencies.
The Power of City Parks
By: Catherine Nagel, City Parks AllianceCity parks are an important part of everyday life and provide public health, environmental, and economic value.