Mission
Partnerships for Parks is the public-private program that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people, organizations and government with the skills and tools they need to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets.
Partnerships for Parks’ Catalyst projects have built local investment in historically under-served NYC parks and open-spaces through community-generated conversation, goal-setting, and personal leadership leadership. These fundamentals are then supported by on-the-ground staff assistance, training sessions and seed grants. Catalyst is now working in NYC Parks that are directly adjacent to NYCHA properties, and we are building grassroots groups dedicated to the care local of open-spaces, centering leadership and representation with NYCHA residents.
Partnerships for Parks
How We Do It
We provide expert guidance on co-creating public space
We connect people to active networks for social and civic activity
We empower volunteers to become community leaders
Vision
PfP envisions parks as spaces where community members and decision makers work together to create their city.
Core Values
TRUST through integrity and relationship building
EQUITY in practices and resources
SUSTAINABILITY of our environment, partners and resources for parks, people and partners
LEARNING as a culture
COLLABORATION through diversity and inclusion
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