Great parks and recreation aren’t just amenities—they are powerful engines for economic growth, community health, and civic pride. Across the country, mayors are recognizing that investing in recreation transforms neighborhoods, attracts families, and improves quality of life for residents of all ages.

This guide is designed specifically for city leaders, offering a step-by-step roadmap to building, optimizing, and activating recreation systems that make your city thrive.

Inside the Guide, You’ll Discover:

• Evaluating Your Community’s Parks & Rec – Tools to assess current facilities, programming, and gaps.

• The Roadmap to Great Recreation – Proven strategies to design and fund parks that deliver long-term value.

• Activating Your Master Plan – Moving from vision to action with achievable, measurable steps.

• Community Engagement – Best practices to bring residents, partners, and stakeholders to the table.

• Optimizing Your Parks Department – Insights to streamline operations, staffing, and resources.

• Recreation Programming & Events – Building year-round offerings that increase participation and drive engagement.

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