As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
Explore inspiring community-led events funded by our microgrants program, from land-based learning to nature walks and skill-sharing workshops.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Each year, Park People Summits bring together our growing network of urban park changemakers to connect, reflect, and explore what’s possible for more inclusive, community-powered parks in our cities.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Passionate about parks? We’d love to have you on our team.
Park People is committed to work-life balance and staff wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental, generous vacation time, bike share memberships in select cities, annual cost of living increases, and a pension plan. We offer both hybrid in-person and remote workplace options, and provide flexible work hours.
We were also named Best Non-Profit Employer Workplace Mental Health (20+ employees) by Charity Village.
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