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.
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.
We are excited to announce the launch of the sixth Akron Parks Challenge! The Akron Parks Challenge asks neighborhood residents and organizations for big ideas. Pitch your vision for how to improve your favorite Akron park. Two parks will be selected to receive up to $150,000 in city-funded, community-inspired improvements.