City Parks Association stimulates visionary thinking about open space

Current Events

Grand Winner Announced

Waterwork

Van Alen Institute and City Parks Association of Philadelphia announce the grand winner of the Urban Voids: Grounds For Change, international design competition for Philadelphia’s vacant land.

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About CPA

Mission Statement

City Parks Association acts as a catalyst for change by advancing visionary thinking about natural resources in the urban community.

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History

The City Parks Association was chartered on May 24, 1888 for “the establishment and maintenance of public parks and open spaces throughout the City of Philadelphia.”

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Recent News

Where the Roots Hit the Curb

June 18, 2008

City Parks Association presents this three-minute video giving an overview of recent innovations in urban tree planting.

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