City Parks Alliance

Want to connect directly with the innovative leaders putting these ideas into action? Join us at Greater & Greener in Austin this June. greatergreener.org

Today's park leaders wear many hats. In our new blog post, our Executive Director, Catherine Nagel, explores seven leadership roles shaping the future of urban parks.

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Explore effective ways to support city park volunteers with ongoing training and resources, and discuss common challenges, at our exclusive Peer Conversation on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 PM ET.

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Reminder, early bird rates for Greater & Greener 2026: Austin, Texas run through April 5, 2026. Register today to secure one of the lowest rates to attend the conference.

Register today and meet us in Austin this June 13-16, 2026: greatergreener.org/register.

We’ll start with insights from New York City @nycgovparks.org on the role of outreach coordinators, volunteer training, and engagement strategies—then open the discussion for you to share and learn from peers.

Join our exclusive conversation on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 PM ET to explore how to build programs that support volunteer groups in your parks.

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Plus, City Parks Alliance members get access to an additional discount of nearly 25% off. Join today if you aren’t already a member!

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Time is running out for the best deals to Greater & Greener 2026: Austin, TX. Register before April 5th to get early bird discounts.

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Mayor Kaur supports increased federal investment in our nation’s community parks, recognizing that they are fundamental to healthy, connected, and revitalized neighborhoods.

We are honored to welcome Emeryville, CA's Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur as our newest Mayors for Parks Coalition member!

Learn more at mayorsforparks.org.

At our webinar today, we discussed how to empower park volunteer leaders. Dive deeper into this topic with your peers at our upcoming member-exclusive Peer Conversation on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 PM ET.

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In our latest blog, Executive Director Catherine Nagel explores why the future of our cities depends on the future of our parks—and how Greater & Greener 2026 in Austin this June will tackle funding, resilience, equity, and innovation head-on.

Read more: bit.ly/3ZYK7OR.

At Greater & Greener 2026, Austin, Texas will become your outdoor classroom, with both indoor sessions and outdoor workshops within a vibrant network of parks, trails, and waterways.

Register today and sign up for outdoor sessions: greatergreener.org.

At our upcoming member-exclusive webinar on Thursday, February 26, at 1 pm ET, you’ll discover how to cultivate and empower super volunteers with examples from:
Park Pride’s Park Stewardship Academy (Atlanta)
Austin Park Foundation’s “It’s My Park Day”

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Mayor Ibsen supports increased federal investment in our nation’s community parks, recognizing that they are fundamental to healthy, connected, and revitalized neighborhoods.

We are honored to welcome Tacoma, WA's Mayor Anders Ibsen as our newest Mayors for Parks Coalition member!

Learn more at mayorsforparks.org.

Registration for Greater & Greener 2026 is filling quickly. Join us for this value-packed opportunity in Austin, Texas from June 13-16, 2026.

Secure your spot and take advantage of Early Bird rates before prices increase on April 6.

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You’ll hear from Atlanta’s Park Pride about their Park Stewardship Academy and from Austin Park Foundation about “It’s My Park Day.”

Learn new models to cultivate a team of volunteer leaders for all types of projects and initiatives at our upcoming member-exclusive webinar on Thursday, February 26, at 1 pm ET.

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Registration is now open for Greater & Greener 2026: Austin, TX!

Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience in Austin this June 13-16, 2026. Register early to take advantage of Early Bird rates before prices increase on April 6.

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We're only days away from registration opening for Greater & Greener 2026: Austin, TX!

Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience in Austin this June 13-16, 2026.

Choose your favorite sessions on our schedule: greatergreener.org/schedule

Don’t miss out on this immersive, energizing, innovative, and value-packed opportunity attending the only conference exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools taking place this June 13-16, 2026 in Austin, TX. greatergreener.org

Registration for Greater & Greener is just days away. Mark your calendar for Monday, February 9 to register and select your sessions!

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Mark your calendars! Registration for Greater & Greener opens on Monday, February 9.

Don’t miss this value-packed opportunity to explore the full potential of parks as city-building tools! Space is limited, and the conference is expected to sell out.

Learn more at greatergreener.org.

Get practical tips to feel informed, confident, and excited about registering and attending. We cover how to register, different session types, networking opportunities, what to wear, and what to bring.

If this summer in Austin will be your first Greater & Greener experience, start with our Conference Essentials guide recording.

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The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership - City Parks Alliance Established by Congress in 2014, the ORLP is managed by the National Park Service (NPS) and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Using zero taxpayer dollars, the LWCF is funded ...

Learn more about the ORLP grant program: cityparksalliance.org/the-outdoor-recreation-legacy-partnership.

Special thanks to the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID-2) and Ranking Member Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1) as well as Senate Interior Subcommittee Chair Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR).

We are thrilled that Congress has recently passed an appropriations bill supporting city parks!

The package includes strong support for the Land & Water Conservation Fund, including $125 million for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership federal grant program.

At our webinar on Tues. Jan 20th at 2 pm ET, we'll cover Greater & Greener essentials, like registration, session types, on-site tips like what to wear, what to bring, and how to enjoy the city, and more.

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