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.
Event type: Webinar Volunteers are the backbone of city parks, supporting everything from community cleanups to long-term stewardship. Then there are super-volunteers, community leaders who dream up improvement project ideas,…
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…
Greater & Greener 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.
Greater & Greener is a conference unlike any other. With nearly as many sessions outside as in, it offers an immersive, energizing, and innovative learning experience focused on the issues that you face daily in your work. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities who are using the power of parks to […]
Welcome to the new member portal! Here are a few actions to take to maximize your user experience. After logging in, we recommend you update your profile and account settings. Update Your Profile In the member portal, from the top right icon, click “Profile” to edit your contact information, title, and organization. Don’t forget to […]
We’re excited for you to explore the new City Parks Alliance Member Portal. Below you will find instructions for how to log in, locate the membership management tool, and update the members on your account, and more. If you need additional help, please contact [email protected]. Log In to your account You have two options to […]