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Friend, Americans are lonelier and more divided than
they've been in decades. But in my work as Trust for Public
Land's director of community strategies, I'm seeing
something different unfold: parks have a remarkable way of bringing
people together across deep divisions.

Think that sounds like a tall order for a park? In East Baton Rouge
Parish, Louisiana, two strangers-Levar Robinson and Stanley
Spring-came from different parts of town, with disparate
backgrounds and unique life experiences.

HOW THEIR FRIENDSHIP GREW 

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Thanks to Trust for Public Land's On Common Ground program, a
genuine friendship grew from a shared love for their local parks.This grassroots program connects people across race, income,
age, and geography-proving that parks are more than just green
spaces.

VOTE IN OUR LIVE POLL 

Do you think parks can help bridge the deep divides in our
country? 

 Select the answer you most agree with and see the votes in real
time. 

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YES: Parks have the power to unite us.

MAYBE: Depends on the people and the parks.

NO: Parks are not the path to better connection.

Because Levar and Stanley built a relationship, they were able to work
together to reimagine their neighborhood parks, creating places that
serve everyone. Their story reminds us that when we invest in public
spaces, we're investing in stronger, more connected
communities. 

Levar and Stanley's friendship is one of the things making me
feel hopeful this week. I hope you'll take a moment to read
about them and the lasting impact of their work.

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Across the country, we're uniting communities through parks,
turning shared green spaces into places where neighbors connect and
relationships thrive. Your support helps bring these transformations
to life-one park, one friendship, one community at a time.

Thank you for being a vital part of this movement. 

With gratitude,

Cary Simmons 
Director of Community Strategies  
Trust for Public Land 

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public land where they're needed most so that everyone will have
access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to
come.

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