Weed control is a challenge for cities and parks. Alternatives to Herbicides explores non-chemical methods that protect biodiversity and public health.
Author: Communication WUP
The Future We Don’t Want: How Climate Change Could Impact Our Cities
Urban areas face rising climate risks. The Future We Don’t Want warns that by 2050, heat, water scarcity, food insecurity, and sea level rise may affect billions.
How Cities use Art and Culture programs
Explore how art and culture in parks foster community, revitalize spaces, and inspire vibrant, inclusive urban life worldwide.
Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part I
As WUP celebrates its tenth birthday, we’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the story of how a global parks movement was born, and where it might go next.
From León to the World: How World Urban Parks Shaped My Journey
In this inspiring reflection, Germán Enríquez shares how World Urban Parks shaped his professional path — from his early days at Parque Metropolitano de León to launching San Pedro Parques and helping host the WUP Congress.
Shape the Future of Urban Parks
World Urban Parks is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors ahead of the October 2025 Annual General Meeting. We're looking for visionary leaders to help shape our future.
The Park that Pays for Itself: Inside the Presidio’s Transformation with Michael Boland
What if a park wasn’t just a green space, but a catalyst for equity, biodiversity, and long-term resilience?
Redefining Open Space Provision for Growing Cities: Precinct Planning and Leveraging Development Incentives
This insightful webinar presents two perspectives on contemporary open space planning and invites a rethinking of how cities provide for open space as they grow.
Now Open: Celebrate 10 Years of Impact with the WUP@10 Awards Program!
World Urban Parks is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 WUP@10 International Awards Program, a special edition of our annual recognition initiative—marking a decade of championing excellence in urban parks and public spaces around the globe.
Join Us for the World Urban Parks 2025 Annual General Meeting
World Urban Parks is proud to announce the dates for our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place from October 8 to 15.









