The Premiere Event for Urban Parks Professionals
Greater & Greener is the only conference dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. It’s a conference for doers from government, nonprofits, and communities who are using the power of parks to create more sustainable, vibrant, and equitable cities.
Greater & Greener 2026 is presented by City Parks Alliance in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and The Trail Conservancy. It will bring together more than 1,200 urban park leaders, city planners, design professionals, and advocates from around the world. Attendees will participate in an exciting mix of indoor learning sessions and outdoor experiences.
Greater & Greener is not your typical conference. We use the local host city as a classroom, with interactive park tours, hands-on learning mobile workshops, peer-to-peer networking, and special events. The highly curated agenda sets the stage for honest, cross-sector dialogue and peer learning.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities include dedicated promotional space before, during, and after the event through signage, collateral, and digital communications on location, on our website, and on social media.
Reserve your spot to lock in your best opportunity now!
Contact Hilary Dick
dickhilary@cityparksalliance.org
An Exclusive Audience
As a Greater & Greener 2026 sponsor, you’ll reach our exceptional audience of 1,200+ cross-sector leaders and decision-makers drawn from 200+ cities across the US and around the world. Between now and the conference, sponsors are recognized regularly across our network of 11,000+ urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design professionals, public officials, advocates, and funders. Sponsors will have exclusive opportunities to connect with this network of park leaders while in Austin.
A Vibrant City
Austin’s identity as a “city within a park” is deeply rooted in its unique natural features, including expansive green spaces, undulating hills, and picturesque waterways. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) oversees a vast expanse of more than 20,000 acres of land and water, with more than 17,000 acres dedicated specifically to parkland.
As Austin undergoes significant population growth, demographic changes, and evolving recreational preferences, the parks and recreation system is adapting to meet the needs of its residents. Recognizing the pivotal role of parkland and other green spaces in addressing contemporary challenges, such as climate change impacts and public health concerns, Austin is leveraging these dynamic environments as catalysts for positive change. With a commitment to sustainability, community collaborations, and innovative partnerships, Austin will showcase the transformative power of parks in fostering a resilient and inclusive urban environment.
Greater & Greener attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how Austin is navigating rapid change across the city’s network of 355 parks and more than 260 miles of interconnected trails that meander through the city’s diverse landscapes.
City Parks Alliance
City Parks Alliance is the only independent, nationwide membership organization solely dedicated to urban parks. The Alliance’s mission is to educate and elevate a diverse constituency to leverage the power of parks in shaping equitable, resilient, and thriving cities. The Alliance’s 400 member organizations comprise a dynamic network of urban park and recreation leaders, city planning and design professionals, public officials, advocates, funders, and innovators from all sectors in the United States and beyond. Learn more at cityparksalliance.org.
