As the world urban population will double from 3.5 billion to over 7.0 billion in the next 40 years it is this important to support the development of parks and open spaces as critical elements in creating vibrant cities and healthy communities. The International Large Urban Parks Award program is an important element in the promotion of the benefits of urban parks around the world and to highlight best practice within our industry.
 
The International Large Urban Parks Award enables Cities around the world to benchmark their performance and understand where improvements could be made. Apply Today!

Applications close May 17th, 2019 and all documents submitted must be in English.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat Coordinator at office@worldurbanparks.org

The Melbourne 2018 INTERNATIONAL PARKS AND LEISURE (IPLC) Congress in partnership with the Parks and Leisure Australia focused on addressing the pressing global impact and challenges that urban growth and density will have on our parks, overall wellbeing, climate, and sports and leisure. We outlined many of the challenges, but also addressed how we as a sector can comprehensively respond to ensure that our open spaces are protected, communities improved, and our lifestyles enhanced.

From the IPLC 2018 comes the Melbourne Statement. World Urban Parks developed this statement in response to the congress and lays out key principles in conjunction with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

Read the Melbourne Statement Today!

World Urban Parks is pleased to begin releasing our newest website and membership management system! We will be doing our full release in the new year. We ask you as members to review and confirm your membership material and account to ensure it is up to date. If it is not please contact the office at office@worldurbanparks.org. Thank you!