World Parks
April 28th to May 4th
World Parks Week 2025 is an opportunity to showcase our commitment to urban green spaces and celebrate the vital role that large parks play in shaping and strengthening our communities.
Inspire communities to actively engage with and care for urban parks.
Highlight the vital role of large urban parks in supporting biodiversity and ecological resilience.
Showcase how urban development and green spaces can coexist, creating healthier, more sustainable cities.
About this edition
From April 28 to May 4, 2025, we celebrate the irreplaceable role of urban green spaces during World Parks Week. This year is especially meaningful as World Urban Parks marks its 10th anniversary a milestone that invites us to reflect on the past decade of progress while looking ahead to the future of our parks and communities.Under the theme
“A Decade of Impact: Parks for the People” We recognize how large urban parks have shaped cities, enhanced well-being, and strengthened the environment. This year’s theme will explore:
A Decade of Growth:
Showcasing the impact of World Urban Parks over the past 10 years.
Parks as Essential Infrastructure
Highlighting their critical role in public health, climate resilience, and social cohesion.
The Future of Green Spaces
Exploring innovations that will shape parks and urban landscapes in the next decade.
Building a Lasting Legacy
Encouraging cities to develop long-term strategies that ensure parks and open spaces remain vital for future generations.
Resources
World Urban Parks is collaborating with all its Committees to develop and share valuable resources that highlight the significance of urban parks and the impact of World Parks Week. These materials will showcase the benefits of parks through the expertise and insights of each committee.
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Get Involved
Get Involved in World Parks Week! World Urban Parks is equipping partners with tools to help spread the word about World Parks Week. A dedicated social media package will be available for promotion in the lead-up to and throughout the celebration. Partners are encouraged to use these resources to engage their members and audiences.
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Activities
To enrich World Parks Week, World Urban Parks is curating a series of engaging activities, including webinars, blog posts, and discussion forums. These initiatives will spotlight innovative urban park projects and provide opportunities for learning, exchange, and inspiration.
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