Presented by City Parks Alliance
June 13–16, 2026 | Austin, TX

Save the Date for Austin 2026

Austin’s parks are a testament to its commitment to a healthier, happier community and respect for protecting and fostering the natural and native environment.

Discover them yourself at the next Greater & Greener conference.

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Presented by City Parks Alliance
June 21-25, 2024 | Seattle, WA

Highlights from Seattle 2024

In addition to dozens of interactive workshops and tours throughout the city, Greater & Greener 2024 attendees heard from thought leaders discussing the critical role of parks in building equitable, vibrant, and resilient cities.

Watch the recordings of these sessions to hear from these experts.

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Presented by City Parks Alliance

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Presented by City Parks Alliance
June 21-25, 2024 | Seattle, WA

Look Back on Seattle 2024

Greater & Greener 2024 showcased the creative ways urban parks are helping cities address their most urgent social, environmental, and economic challenges.

Relive the highlights of the conference in our photo gallery.

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Greater & Greener attendees standing at Waterfront Park in Seattle

WATERFRONT PARK, SEATTLE, WA

June 21 - 25, 2024

Greater & Greener 2024: Seattle, WA

Presented by City Parks Alliance, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation

Greater & Greener is the premier event for innovators and decision-makers from across the global urban parks community. It’s the only event dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools.

The sold out Greater & Greener 2024 was a tremendous success. Click the link below to learn more and watch recordings of the general sessions.

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    Recordings of the Greater & Greener 2024 Keynotes, Mayors Forum, & Corporate Plenary

    Greater & Greener 2024 in Seattle, WA was a tremendous success, bringing together over 1,200 industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators from a…

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    Seattle’s Parks in the National Spotlight at Greater & Greener

    Seattle’s Parks in the National Spotlight, Showcasing Parks as Critical Urban Infrastructure that Support Climate Resiliency, Equity, and Well-Being2024 Greate…

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  • Attending the Conference

    Greater & Greener 2024 Schedule of Events

    Greater & Greener is an exciting blend of indoor sessions and outdoor experiences that bring the power of parks to life. The highly curated agenda sets the…

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    Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award

    Seattle’s Rainier Community Center Garden Wins the 2024 Toro Urban Park Innovation Award$50K grant to support innovation in urban food systems and workforce de…

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Emerging Issues Facing Today’s Park Professionals

2024 Conference Tracks

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Parks and a Changing Climate

Cities and communities are using parks and recreation assets and the natural environment to respond to a changing climate that is impacting park users, infrastructure, and biodiversity.

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Inclusive Parks and Public Spaces

Parks and public spaces are being used to make our cities more equitable places, including acknowledging inequality and accessing diverse histories and cultures.  

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Equitable and Sustainable Park Funding

Sustainable and equitable sources of funding are critical for the development, maintenance, operations, and programming of our park systems.

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Parks, Recreation, Health, and Well-being

Cities and communities are using parks and recreation spaces to promote physical and emotional health, support overall well-being and social cohesion, and provide opportunities for play to support childhood development.

MAYORS FORUM, GREATER & GREENER 2024

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City Parks Alliance

City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization dedicated solely to urban parks. Our mission is to engage, educate and nurture a broad-based constituency to support the creation, revitalization and sustainability of parks and green spaces.

We recognize that city parks are integral to ensuring that communities are equitable, healthy, green, and that cities are economically competitive and resilient. Join City Parks Alliance today for discounted registration rates for Greater & Greener, year-round membership benefits, and networking opportunities.

Greater & Greener 2024 Sponsors & Supporters

Greater & Greener is a unique opportunity to network with an exceptional audience of key decision-makers from 200+ cities across the country and around the world. View all sponsors here.

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