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?
— Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land |
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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. |
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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? |
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Photo: Christopher T. Martin |
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. |
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Updates from across the 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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We're Committed to Excellence
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We are renewing our accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, a mark of distinction that recognizes conservation organizations that meet national standards for excellence. |
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