Parks

Land Acquisition

Does a vacant lot or waterfront dump look like a playground or park to you? If so, go get it!
  • new Open Space Programs:
    Creating a Local Greenprint for Growth

    A valuable tool from Trust for Public Land, designed for local officials, community groups, and conservation professionals who are developing and implementing open-space plans.

  • Land Acquisition

    The Land Trust Alliance is a leader in the private land conservation movement, helping the nation's 1,200-plus nonprofit, grassroots land trusts to protect important open spaces. Find out more from them about conserving and acquiring land as open space.

  • Reclaiming the Heart of Santa Fe:
    Parkland Acquisition

    A Success Story from the Urban Parks Institute.

  • The Land and Water Conservation Fund:
    An Overview

    Americans for Our Heritage and Recreation gives the basics on this fund, which has has helped communities acquire nearly seven million acres of parkland, water resources, and open space.

  • The Greening of Chicago

    Chicago Park District CEO David Doig discusses land acquisition, revenue generation, and how to outsource operations effectively in this interview conducted by Peter Harnik, author of Inside City Parks. Courtesy of the Trust for Public Land.