Home to the Urban InstitutePartnerships for Parks: Lessons from the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest urban Parks Program
About This Report
Introduction
The Advantages of Partnerships for Parks
A Framework for understanding Parks Partnerships
Conclusion
Ordering Information


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Exhibit 1
Summary of Urban Parks Initiative Partnerships

CITY
PUBLIC PARTNER
PRIVATE PARTNER
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Austin, TX Austin Parks and Recreation Department Austin Parks Foundation Creation of 360-acre urban park, revitalization of three neighborhood parks, and improvement of five-mile greenway.
Baltimore, MD Department of Public Works, Department of Parks Parks and People Foundation Development of 14-mile Gwynns Falls Trail greenway and revitalization of parks along trail.
Boston, MA Boston Parks Department Boston Natural Areas Fund Creation of East Boston Greenway connecting salt marshes and beaches to dense neighborhoods. Neponset Greenway creation and improvements.
Chicago, IL Chicago Park District Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Restoration of the unique Garfield Park Conservatory, built in 1908. Development of educational programming in conservatory, including after-school programs and horticulture.
Cleveland, OH Cleveland Parks Department ParkWorks Refurbishing of three to five playgrounds. Creation of two neighborhood parks, including connection to major greenway.
Houston, TX Houston Parks Department Friends of Hermann Park Redevelopment and reclamation of 100 acres in large urban park, including programming and maintenance.
New York, NY New York City Parks and Recreation Department Central Park Conservancy Renovation and revitalization of underused northern portion (bordering Harlem). Training of docents, marketing projects, and expanding programming to bring in and support more visitors.
Oakland, CA Oakland Parks Department Spanish-Speaking Unity Council Historic woodlands landscape restoration in major Olmsted park, including programming and signage.
Portland, OR Portland Parks and Recreation Department/METRO Community Treehouse Project Parkland acquisition, improvements, and vacant lot conversion. programming of converted lots for children's programs and urban gardening.
Providence, RI Providence Parks Department The Providence Plan Creation of and improvements along four-mile greenway connecting needy neighborhoods. Redevelopment of more than 50 acres of parkland.
San Francisco, CA San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department The Golden Gate Park Conservancy Renovation of historic building (including exhibits and restaurant) and walking trail improvements. Complete restoration of more than 50 acres of Golden Gate Park.


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