Engage. Support. Enjoy!

Our neighborhood parks fuel health, social, economic and environmental benefits that revitalize and sustain communities.

Who We Are

We are a nonprofit organization engaging Akron neighborhoods in the revitalization of our city parks. We support communities in citizen led design and participatory budgeting to create spaces that reflect the needs and desires of the neighborhood itself. We help build community ownership of neighborhood parks and support groups in their work to bring vibrancy and community back to these public spaces.
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What We Do

We are building a movement to equitably improve our neighborhood parks to provide all the benefits Akron people desire. We support and provide a variety of programs for our community.
Manage design and construction of parks
Support Friends of Parks & Neighborhood Advocacy groups
Other unique park improvement projects through micro-grants
KaBOOM! playground improvement projects
Recruitment and engagement to support tree canopy growth
Akron Parks Week Partner
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Our Investment & Success

Proof that when we come together we can make a difference in our community.

3,000,000+

DOLLARS INVESTED SINCE 2018

15+

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS IMPROVED

100+

TREES PLANTED IN PARKS

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"Working with Akron Parks Collaborative, we have transformed Jewett Park into a place of pride for the neighborhood."

Yolanda Parker 

Executive Director - LINKS Community and Family Services

2023 Strategic Plan

A Vision for Akron’s Neighborhood Parks 2023-2025
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Our Partners & Sponsors

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