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In a heat wave, parks are literally the coolest

August 17, 2016 | 1 comment

It’s 2 o’clock on a hot summer afternoon. You’re getting ready to meet some friends at the park for a game of basketball. Which t-shirt would you grab from the closet?

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Rancho Canada golf course, Carmel, CA

Rancho Cañada

When a 190-acre golf course along the Carmel River went up for sale, a coalition of local nonprofits and public agencies knew whom to call to save the property from development. The coalition contacted The Trust for Public Land, because it knew we could marshal the resources and expertise needed to act quickly and close the deal.

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Wenatchee Valley Parks for People

Parks for People–Wenatchee Valley

In Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, The Trust for Public Land is working with city leaders, neighborhood groups, and residents to create the parks that residents need to build fitness, celebrate shared history, and strengthen community bonds.

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Park hotspots' real-life creatures have superpowers, too

July 12, 2016 | 5 comments

Pokemon Go is the virtual reality craze sweeping the nation—with some surprising side-effects. Even the most screen-addicted players say the game is encouraging them to venture out...

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Fishtown Recreation Center, Philadelphia

Fishtown Recreation Center

The Fishtown Recreation Center in North Philadelphia is getting a makeover.

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In the news

Denver breaks ground on Montbello Open Space Park, outdoor learning center

June 6, 2016

Northeast Denver is getting a new open-space area and outdoor education center after the city and its partners broke ground Thursday on the Montbello Open Space Park and Environmental Learning Center for Kids. 

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Creekside Experience Park, Littleton, Colorado.

Creekside Experience

Creekside Experience is a tucked-away gem of a park where all-natural play features, including a treehouse, boulders, logs and a water play area, invite kids and their families to be active and connect with nature.

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In the news

Rudolph Park Opens in Lawndale

May 23, 2016

This past Saturday, elected officials joined with the nonprofit organization From Lot to Spot to celebrate the grand opening of Rudolph Park in the City of Lawndale.

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In the news

Mayor Kenney and Philadelphia School District Celebrate Grand Opening of Sustainable Schoolyard at William Cramp Elementary School

May 20, 2016

The new schoolyard is the latest in a city-wide public/private partnership between the School District of Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, and national non-profit The Trust for Public Land to provide community green spaces in neighborhoods lacking high-quality outdoor places to play. The work advances the Kenney administration’s vision to create a more equitable citywide network of parks and community spaces.

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In the News

Story Mill Community Park Receives $100,000 Federal Grant

May 10, 2016

A $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts has just been awarded to Bozeman’s newest park, The Trust for Public Land announced today.

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