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Barriers exist in the ability for communities to advocate for more and better parks. These barriers include awareness of the importance and impact of parks, understanding in how parks can be created and fostered, and access to resources for making positive change at the local level. Parkology™ is a resource to help park advocates, professionals, and government officials understand what actions they can take, what models and resources are available to follow, and how to connect with others in the parks field.

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Together, we can support communities to improve their local green spaces and increase access to quality, close to home parks. We commit to making participation in Parkology a respectful and inclusive space for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, veteran status, or level of experience. The aim of this code of conduct is to outline expected behaviors and provide recourse in case of moderation.

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Parkology is the online resource and community of experts and enthusiasts to improve access to close-to-home, quality parks.

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COVID-19

Across the country, COVID-19 is impacting every aspect of people’s lives, including their recreation. Millions of people across the country rely on parks for their physical fitness, relaxation, and access to nature. So, what does the outbreak mean for your local parks, and how can you stay healthy in the park?

Kiwanis-Methow Park

The Trust for Public Land has led the renovation of a small park in South Wenatchee called Kiwanis-Methow Park. More than 4,200 people live within a 10-minute walk of the park, which serves predominately low-income and Latino residents. The community had thriving pockets of arts and culture (such as mariachi groups) and an appreciation for the nearby outdoors. By working with local leaders and connecting citizens to resources, the park project sparked a new wave of civic activism that spurred broader investment in the neighborhood.

Louis Armstrong Middle School Park

The LAMS Sports Complex/Community Playground (designed by the students, staff and community members) now provides a safe place for students and members of the community to go to enjoy sports activities such as basketball, handball, track, soccer, football or volleyball as well as a day of relaxation in the park. This green infrastructure now captures rainwater that once created puddles in the holes of our schoolyard and offers play equipment for our students. The LAMS Sports Complex/Community Playground is also now a part of a plan to have “a park within a 10-minute walk” of every community member.

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Avalon Green Alley Network Project

The Avalon Green Alley Network, located in dense residential neighborhood in South Los Angeles, consists of six interconnected alleys, streets, and sidewalks. Two complete alley retrofits, featuring replicable low impact development (LID) green infrastructure features, improve storm water management and pedestrian connectivity. Pedestrians share these green alleys with vehicles, except in one segment which is car free. New street trees and art alleys, featuring community-based murals, provide additional benefits to the neighborhood.

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