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.
Breaking Silos: How Professionals are Transforming Urban Green
In this episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett shares conversations recorded at the Green Days 2025 Congress and Expo in Jyväskylä, Finland.
The Origins and Early Years of World Urban Parks
How did World Urban Parks come to be? In this in-depth article, Dr. Digby Whyte takes us through the fascinating origins and evolution of WUP—from its roots in IFPRA in 1957 to its transformation into a global movement for urban parks.
Why-I-Got-Involved-with-World-Urban-Parks
Mark Bowater reflects on his global journey in parks, urging professionals to lead, connect, and create better cities through WUP.
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