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Dear John:
Earlier this month, we released the 11th annual ParkScore index, which
shows parks are not just a "nice-to-have" but a "need-to-have." With
your help, we are working to create meaningful change in park systems
throughout the country.
PS: Will you share what your favorite park means to you?
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- Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land
For Community Climate Resilience, Parks Have the Power
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See how park designers are helping communities adapt to flood risk and
extreme heat by using terrain to absorb rainwater runoff and planting
trees to cool neighborhoods and capture carbon.
Learn More in Our 2022 ParkScore Report
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We've Ranked the Nation's Top Park Systems
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Our annual ParkScore rankings are in. We've measured the 100
most populous cities in five categories: access, investment,
amenities, acreage, and equity. How does your city stack up?
See the 2022 ParkScore Rankings
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In the Spotlight
Family at Enota Park, Atlanta
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Photo: Christopher T. Martin
Tell Congress: Fight Extreme Heat with Parks
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Green, shady parks protect people from rising temperatures, absorb air
pollution, and filter rainwater. Yet, despite dramatically increased
use in parks during recent years-ParkScore cities don't
have enough funding simply to fix broken infrastructure. Urge your
legislators to support investments in parks that will make vulnerable
communities more resilient to our changing climate.
Take Action Now
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Updates from across the Country
Forever Montana: A Campaign to Conserve Big Sky Country
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Montana is known for its epic mountains, clear streams, endless views,
and peaceful trails. These scenic areas are where residents and
visitors recreate and connect with nature. But Big Sky Country is
under threat of development and could change irreversibly. That's why
we're working to protect 800,000 acres of land in Montana, ensuring
public access for generations to come.
Learn More and Join Us
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Atlanta Was Our ParkScore Index's Biggest Mover
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Atlanta placed 27th, boosted by significant improvements in park
access and investment, including the creation of Cook Park. As a
result, 77 percent of Atlanta residents now live within a 10-minute
walk of a park, up from 72 percent last year.
Check out Atlanta's Stats
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Opening Doors to the Outdoors in California
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While our ParkScore index shows California has three top-ranking
cities for parks, seven cities sit in the bottom 25. We can do better.
We must ensure that all Californians have access to quality parks to
create healthier communities and help address the climate crisis.
Explore how our work in California is creating stronger, more
resilient communities.
View Our Work in California
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Using Community Voices to Design Boston Parks
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Community is at the heart of what we do. We're partnering with
residents of Dorchester, Massachusetts, to create the
community-designed Norwell Street Park. After conducting thorough
community engagement activities, park designers will present
preliminary designs to the neighborhood during a public meeting this
month. Then, designers will incorporate residents' feedback into the
final park design.
Discover Norwell Street Park
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Ways to Give
Friends walking the greenway
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Photo: Doug Strickland
Limited-Time Matching Gift Opportunity
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TPL depends on generous support from individuals like you to advance
our work in communities where parks and public land are needed most.
Thanks to a generous matching gift offer, for a limited time, your
donation will be matched up to $250,000 to help connect everyone
to the outdoors. Make your tax-deductible gift now for double the
impact.
Match My Gift
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We're Committed to Excellence
We are renewing our accreditation
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with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a mark of distinction
that recognizes conservation organizations that meet national
standards for excellence.
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