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.
Registration:Alliance Members: No CostNon-Members: $40.00Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in parks can reduce flooding impacts, improve water quality, protect wildlife habitat, and create new green spaces. But GSI has unique maintenance…
MARK YOUR CALENDARSGreater & 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…
Notice of Funding Now Open
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant program that provides funding to enhance recreation opportunities in rural and urban communities.
The next round of funding is now open!
Shifting federal funding, macroeconomic uncertainty, and limited philanthropic resources mean traditional funding models are no longer enough. Modern parks require a blended approach that weaves together financial resources from diverse buckets across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, strategically deploying each to multiply the impact of every dollar invested. Moving Beyond a Single Funding Source […]
As cities invest heavily in public spaces, park leaders face the challenge of ensuring these improvements directly benefit existing residents without driving displacement. At Greater & Greener 2026, leaders from across the country gathered to share real-world strategies for healing historical urban divides, transforming neglected assets, and creating shared prosperity through public spaces. Confronting Historical […]
When Nature Rewrites the Agenda Back home now in the nation’s capital city, one overarching takeaway from Greater & Greener 2026 keeps clinging to me like Washington, D.C.’s hot, humid summer air: urban parks can no longer be viewed as mere green leisure spaces. Today, they are serving as our cities’ most vital physical and […]