NETWORKING

Primary to the mission of Partnerships for Parks is our effort to link parks groups all over the city so that they can learn from one another, work together as coalitions, and gain inspiration and support from each other's efforts. Here you can read success stories of other parks groups around the city, or join the coalition of parks advocates in your borough.

Success Stories

Success stories inspire groups and allow sharing what has worked for your parks group. Our definition of success is broad--you don't have to have thousands of people coming to your events or a million-dollar renovation project underway to be a "success". A great story describes a significant change that's taken place in your park as a result of the work your group has done. To submit your own group's success story, go to the Contact Us link on the left and call the Technical Assistance Manager. Read other groups stories here.

Borough Coalitions

To link neighborhood groups further, we support five borough coalitions that organize events and promote park advocacy in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each coalition represents hundreds of individuals and a number of smaller parks groups, civic organizations, corporations, and nonprofits. At monthly meetings and special events, coalition leaders work to develop strategies that meet local needs. Special events like the Bronx Parks Speak Up unify parks supporters within a borough and help to build a citywide network of public space advocates.