Programs

Helping Communities Help Their Parks

Park Pride’s programs give communities the leadership, funding, planning and resources to help their parks thrive. It all starts with Friends of the Park.

How Our Programs Connect

It All Starts With Friends of the Park

Friends of the Park groups are the foundation of Park Pride’s community-led approach and the gateway to our programs. From there, groups can build leadership skills, plan for their park’s future, pursue funding, and access other resources as their needs evolve. Programs build on and connect to one another, giving communities ongoing support as they work toward their goals.

Programs & Resources

Explore How Park Pride Can Help

Friends of the Park Network

Neighbors working together to improve and care for a shared park. Friends of the Park is the starting point for accessing Park Pride’s programs and resources.

Learn more about Friends of the Park

Park Stewardship Academy

An educational and skill-building program that equips Friends of the Park members to become stronger park leaders and advocates.

Learn more about the academy

Volunteer Program

Hands-on volunteer days, including Love Your Park, that bring neighbors, businesses and groups together to care for and improve local parks.

Learn more about volunteering

Park Design Studio

Community-led planning and functional design that helps neighbors shape a shared direction and vision for their park.

Explore Park Design Studio

Park Pride Grants

Funding that helps Friends of the Park groups bring community-supported park improvements to life.

Explore Park Pride Grants

Fiscal Sponsorship

Support that allows eligible groups to raise funds for park improvements with Park Pride serving as their fiscal sponsor.

Learn more about Fiscal Sponsorship

Ready to get involved?

Connect with your local Friends of the Park group to get involved and discover the Park Pride programs and resources available to your community.

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