Nature and Urban Areas

If you live in a city there could be a park, playground or even beach waiting for you to discover.  In 2009 the Trust for Public Land documented over 20,000 distinct parks currently exist in America’s 77 largest cities.

National Public Lands Day wants to help you find these green spaces in your city. This page is devoted to help you locate opportunities in urban parks.

If you or your organization has a story or resources you would like to share, email us at: npld@neefusa.org

 Opportunities

• Fort Donelson National Battlefield
• Independence National Historic Park
• Saguaro National Park

Urban Connections
USDA Forest Service Eastern Region

Urban Connections is an urban outreach initiative that teams with urban leaders and other agencies to connect citizens to their land. This approach draw together all three branches of the Forest Service (State and Private Forestry; Research; and the National Forest System). Read the fact sheet.

 Resources

Find an Urban National Park
National Park Conservation Association
Find a National Park searchable by state, location, category and theme. Includes all facilities within the National Park System.

Center for City Park Excellence
The Trust for Public Land

The Center for City Park Excellence is an annual survey that contains the nation's most complete database of park facts for the largest 77 U.S. cities. Facts for 2009 include information about: acreage and size; facilities; history; spending; staffing and use. The Center also has a city parks blog and articles on a variety topics related to urban parks.