Friend of Trust for Public Land,
Thanks to your persistent advocacy, the House of Representatives just passed the Outdoors for All Act as a part of a package of bills. This legislation will allocate funding to create parks and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities, especially in economically disadvantaged areas and communities with limited park access. But our work is not done—we need to shift our focus to the Senate.
I've seen firsthand the transformative power of parks and green spaces in communities. They serve as vital hubs for health, connection, and resilience. Yet, it's alarming that one-third of Americans—including 28 million children—lack safe, easy access to a park within a 10-minute walk of home.
Kids and communities need access to nature. That’s why I’ll be joining TPL advocates on Capitol Hill next week, meeting with senators to champion the Outdoors for All Act.
Will you help amplify our message? Send your letter today and let your senators know you stand behind increasing access to the outdoors.
This critical legislation is even more important because, for the first time, it will extend funding to tribal nations, Indigenous communities, and smaller towns, aiming to make hundreds more communities, cities, and towns eligible.
This is a significant step in addressing the need for access to nature nationwide. Will you join us as we urge senators to support the Outdoors for All Act?
Thank you for making your voice heard as we gear up to meet with legislators in Washington, DC.
Yours in conservation,
