World Urban Parks (WUP) is entering a new and exciting phase in its history as the leading international network for urban parks, recreation, and open space professionals.
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World Urban Parks Announced Winners of the WUP@10 Awards 2025
World Urban Parks (WUP) proudly announced the winners of the WUP@10 Awards 2025, recognizing excellence and innovation in parks, public spaces, and community initiatives around the globe.
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Welcome to the New World Urban Parks Website: A Fresh Experience for Our Global Community
Discover the new World Urban Parks website — a modern platform to connect, share knowledge, access resources, and collaborate with the global parks community.
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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.
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World Urban Parks Annual Report 2023-2024
As we bring this period to a close, it’s a perfect moment to look back on an incredible year of growth, collaboration, and shared passion for urban parks and open spaces.
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In Memory of Alan Smith: Honoring a Legacy in World Urban Parks
At World Urban Parks (WUP), we mourn the loss of Alan Smith, a pivotal figure in the history of the International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration (IFPRA) and a foundational force behind what is now known as World Urban Parks.
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Board Vacancies & Nominations – 2024
The Board of Directors is seeking nominations for 11 vacant positions. The nomination period will open on June 22nd and close on July 22nd, 2024. All nominations must be submitted by the closing date
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Istanbul to host international symposium on urban green spaces
Athena Fuarcılık A.Ş., organiser of the Landscape Istanbul Fair 2023 (LIF 2023), has announced that this year’s event will play host to the World Urban Parks (WUP) International Symposium.
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Board Vacancies & Nominations
The World Urban Parks Annual General Meeting will be taking place this coming August 2023. A number of open positions are available to the Board of Directors for a term.
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Congress – Sustainable Places: People and Habitats
The next edition will be from October 22-26, 2023 the host city will be Adelaide, Australia, a Joint event with Parks & Leisure Australia and supported by Green Adelaide.
