10-Minute Walk

Join @DCNRnews & @10MinWalk on 1/22 at 12pm ET to explore the value that parks and open spaces provide to PA communities and learn about strategies for evaluating local needs. Register today: tpl.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Parks aren’t just green spaces—they’re civic spaces. Our new report, Grounds for Change, offers practical tools for local governments to engage communities early & sustain leadership through inclusive policy. Dive into the playbook: 10minutewalk.org/policy-playboo…

Vacant land is often seen as a liability. But with the right policies and community engagement, it’s a chance to create lasting green spaces and advance equity in historically disinvested neighborhoods. 10minutewalk.org/policy-report-…

Calling Central Valley changemakers! Are you ready to transform your local park? @tpl_org's Central Valley Park Access & Activation Grant is open for CBOs, local govts, and Tribes to activate parks. We are hosting a Q&A session on December 12! Learn more: 10minutewalk.org/partnership-fu…

100 million people—including 28 million kids—don’t live within a 10-minute walk of a park. Meanwhile, many cities are full of vacant land. Converting these lots is a powerful way to close the park equity gap. 10minutewalk.org/policy-report-…

Last month, Common Yards: Green Space & Public Housing Reimagined convening brought together parks and housing leaders to chart a new vision for how open space in and around public housing can serve as vital community infrastructure. Learn more: 10minutewalk.org/parks-housing/

📣 Calling Central Valley changemakers! Are you ready to transform your local park? @tpl_org's Central Valley Park Access & Activation Grant is open for CBOs, local govts, and Tribes to activate parks. We are hosting a Q&A session today! Learn more: 10minutewalk.org/partnership-fu…

Central Valley Park Equity Opportunities: We’re excited to share two new efforts from @10MinWalk advancing park equity across CA’s Central Valley: 🌳 Central Valley Community of Practice: 10minutewalk.org/communities-of… 🌳 Central Valley Partnership Fund: 10minutewalk.org/partnership-fu…

📣 Are you a park practitioner or advocate in Central Valley, California? We invite you to register and attend any of our five virtual sessions to explore strategies, policies, and practices to reduce park equity gaps in your community. ✅ Register now: 10minutewalk.org/communities-of…

The way we plan and build cities today will shape park access for decades. Without intentional land use and development policies—like park dedication ordinance sand impact fees—we risk losing green space for generations. Learn more about these tools: bit.ly/49oXj5q

Urban growth is outpacing park creation. 65% of major U.S. cities now have less park space per person than just a few years ago. Our new report provides city leaders with guidance on land use policies to ensure that green space keeps pace with growth: bit.ly/49oXj5q

It’s #NationalWalkToAParkDay! 👟 Step outside, breathe deep, and celebrate the power of local parks—essential spaces for health, happiness, and community. 🌳 More than 1 in 3 people in the U.S. lack a park within a 10-min walk. We’re changing that: tpl.org/walktoapark

Ready to celebrate National Walk to a Park Day? Explore ideas for enjoying the outdoors! tpl.org/walktoapark

We need parks. 10minutewalk.org

Walk to a Park Day is a time to remember that parks aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential. Yet not everyone has one nearby. We’re not ok with that. Are you? We’re dedicated to expanding park access. 10minutewalk.org

Housing. Climate. Equity. Economic growth. 🌎 Parks tackle them all. This #WalkToAParkDay, city leaders can step up for parks. Start with our toolkit! 🔗tpl.org/walktoapark

This October 10, step outside and soak it all in. It’s National Walk to a Park Day, an opportunity to visit, explore, and celebrate the wonder of close-to-home nature made possible by your local park. 🌳 tpl.org/walktoapark

Everyone deserves a park within walking distance. @CityofFortWorth partnered with @tpl_org to map gaps, expand access, and ensure everyone has greenspaces nearby. A healthier, greener city starts with equitable parks for all. 📹 Watch the full story: youtu.be/TbzhHt6jEzI?si…

Every neighborhood deserves a park within a 10-min walk. Parks improve health, safety & quality of life—yet many communities still go without. City leaders can change that. Explore @tpl_org & @CityHealth’s Greenspace Policy Action Guide: cityhealth.org/resource-cente…

Want to drive economic growth and community pride? Cities like Boise show the power of public-private park partnerships to revitalize neighborhoods and fuel investment. It’s a win-win. urbanland.uli.org/resilience-and…