Learning & Resources
A key principle in the design of Future Parks Accelerator is the sharing of ideas, emerging thinking and new solutions, as well as reflecting on progress and the learning process. As the programme develops we will share this learning and reflecting here.
We also hope to publish case studies, practical how to guides and toolkits. Please keep checking back here or follow us on social media for our latest updates.
Useful reports, links and downloads
Rethinking the Future of Parks, October 2020
A summary of our joint ‘Rethinking the Future of Parks’ event with Nesta. We shared lessons and ideas from parks and greenspace innovators across the country. Videos from different speakers on a range of topics are available to watch.
My community: parks and green spaces
A hub of resources to help people and groups who are interested in protecting, managing and improving their local parks and green spaces.
Space to thrive report, January 2020
National Lottery Heritage Fund undertook a rapid evidence review of the benefits parks and green spaces have for people and communities.
Better Friends
From Parks Community, it is the only free tool of its type, designed to help the thousands of volunteer Friends groups who champion and improve their local UK parks and green spaces.
The ‘Better Friends’ tool aims to help you understand and strengthen the effectiveness of your group, it will get you thinking about how you operate, how effective you are and highlight areas for improvement.
Rethinking Parks: Visions to shape the future of parks essays
This collection draws on the work of the Rethinking Parks programme. It presents seven different visions to shape the future of parks and greenspaces. These essays encourage us to boldly imagine the role that these spaces can play in our communities.
Beyond greenspace published papers
University of Exeter research on relationships between natural environments, health and wellbeing.
Why parks matter to racial injustice
Article by Mark Walton emphasising the importance of high-quality urban green space in the context of a pandemic and calls to ensure a fairer society in which all an enjoy the health benefits of parks, regardless of their race or background.
Sport England toolkit
Sport England’s one stop shop for sports clubs, groups and organisations involved in the delivery of physical activity and sport. Club Matters provides free, convenient, practical resources to help organisations to develop, grow, and become more sustainable and successful.
