Building Impactful Programs that Support Volunteers
Following our webinar in February, join us for an in-depth discussion with your peers on models for building successful volunteer programs and ways to support and nurture volunteers in your…
Great parks make great cities. They strengthen communities, boost local economies, and nurture our shared sense of belonging.
As the nation’s only independent, multisector organization dedicated solely to the future of city parks, City Parks Alliance gives the field a collective voice in shaping policy, securing funding, and driving innovation.
We’re the “go-to” organization for cutting-edge research demonstrating that city parks are critical infrastructure and addressing emerging issues facing urban parks professionals.
We’re a trusted convener, bringing together urban parks professionals across sectors to learn and collaborate through honest conversations.
We’re the national voice for urban parks and green spaces, championing the funding they need to thrive.
Following our webinar in February, join us for an in-depth discussion with your peers on models for building successful volunteer programs and ways to support and nurture volunteers in your…
In a world increasingly shaped by rapid climate change, parks can be a key part of the solution in making our cities more adaptable and resilient. Join us for this…
Greater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities who are…
June 13-16, 2026
Austin’s parks are a testament to its commitment to a healthier, happier community and respect for protecting and fostering the natural and native environment.
Discover them yourself at the next Greater & Greener conference, June 13-16, 2026.
City park leadership today requires a rare skillset: the ability to manage people, steward nature, and respond to unpredictable, rapidly changing circumstances. To help communities thrive in turbulent times, park leaders have moved far beyond traditional roles. The most successful are finding innovative ways to deploy park and recreation resources that deliver significant city-wide results. […]
Kenneth Allen, director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, remembers riding his bike to MacGregor Park near his childhood home in Houston, full of anticipation. As a kid, he loved swimming in the pool and playing on the ball fields. Decades later, Allen is partnering on a major overhaul of the park that has […]
At City Parks Alliance, we believe excellent urban park systems are critical infrastructure for equitable, resilient, and thriving cities. We focus on the design, funding, building, programming, operations, and stewardship of parks and how they support related urban systems and public policy goals. Parks today are not just a collection of disparate assets in a […]