Complete Parks Playbook
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2018
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States, Pennsylvania, Texas
Policy Areas
Education, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Public Spaces
Parks enhance communities by promoting physical, mental, and social health. This guide outlines the 'complete parks approach', which helps local governments promote parks improvements by engaging communities who have historically been overlooked during parks planning discussions, and encouraging collaboration between government agencies, residents, activists, and community organizations. It also highlights best practices in parkland conservation and improvement in Houston and Philadelphia.