Trust for Public Land

Just two and a half years ago, the Frank and Joan Randall Preserve was an active oil field. Today, it’s being transformed into a public park that will benefit people and wildlife, and honor the Indigenous history rooted in the land. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not only for nearly 8.4 million residents within an hour’s drive of the land to connect to nature, but also for a state where only three percent of wetlands are still intact and coastal open space is limited for public use. Read more.

SoCal's newest coastal park offers nearly 400 acres of land to Orange County Along the Santa Ana River, where it empties into the Pacific Ocean, is nearly 400 acres of undeveloped land that will be turned into a public park.

Protect your right to access Georgia waterways! The Georgia General Assembly is studying where you can legally paddle, boat, and float - their decision could limit your access to state rivers and streams. Urge the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams to protect our freedom to float. Learn more and sign the petition today.

Protect public access to Georgia's rivers and streams - Trust for Public Land Urge the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters to protect our right to float in Georgia's rivers and streams!

We recently helped celebrate 50 years of Central Village Park in St. Paul, Minnesota—a park that’s long been cherished by the neighborhood. Originally part of the redevelopment plan in the 1970s, we’re working with local partners and residents to rethink the space to better meet the needs of the entire community. It serves more than 10,000 people within a 10-minute walk, and together, we’ll create a space that reflects the community’s multiculturalism and resilient history. Learn more.

Central Village Park in St. Paul's Rondo area celebrates 50 years Central Village Park’s long linear paths make the Rondo area walkable and create a perfect space for jumping rope.

Over 100 years ago, the Tulsa Race Massacre devastated the prosperous Greenwood District, once a symbol of Black prosperity. It is past time to honor Black Wall Street as a national monument. Urge President Biden to protect this testament to Black excellence and entrepreneurship and ensure this history is preserved for future generations. https://bit.ly/3xZx2dK

Trailblazing at its finest! The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails, but development and other pressures still threaten the trail’s views, wildlife habitat, and connections to surrounding communities. We recently helped protect over 500 acres surrounding the A.T. as a new state forest, meaning people can continue to enjoy stunning views along the trail. Learn more.

Grape Hollow State Forest - Our Work in NY Learn more about the Grape Hollow State Forest project and discover the impact of Trust for Public Land’s park and conservation work.

Named for the lizard that makes its home in these southern California mountains, Chuckwalla’s 700,000 acres contain significant cultural and historic sites, and critical habitats for threatened and endangered species. Join us in calling on President Biden to safeguard Chuckwalla permanently by declaring it a national monument. https://bit.ly/4dvdbSX

Through our Climate-Smart Cities Program, we help cities use parks & natural lands as “green infrastructure” to:

🤝 Connect
🌡️ Cool
💦 Absorb
🛡️ Protect

Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UdNjCZ

What do a community forest, a pocket park, and a city playground have in common? They’re all recipients of L.L.Bean's 2024 Community Awards! We’re thrilled to partner once again to support projects for those communities that need park access the most. Learn more. 🔗 https://bit.ly/46QJKIh

Spending time outdoors can heal, inspire, and bring us together. And so can music! On July 19, In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild and TPL will bring an incredible outdoor concert experience to Washington. Together, we'll enjoy music and the majesty of the surrounding mountains, which TPL is on a mission to protect. You won't want to miss this event. Get your tickets!

IN A LANDSCAPE: Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Pianist Hunter Noack’s IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild — a soundtrack to your outdoor experience

The Great Bend of the Gila, with its flowing river, rugged mountain peaks, and ancient geoglyphs, is an irreplaceable treasure in southwestern Arizona. This extraordinary landscape deserves our protection, and with your help, we can preserve it for generations to come. Act now to protect this extraordinary cultural and historic landscape from looting and vandalism by sending a message to President Biden. https://bit.ly/3YdhRbJ

What do wild spaces like the California coast and historic places like the Stonewall Inn in New York have in common? They’re all national monuments! Learn more about the iconic sites that connect us to nature, cultural treasures, and the outdoors.

Seven Facts About National Monuments Our national monuments encompass not only statues—indeed, Lady Liberty is one—but vast and stunning landscapes located both on land and under water, as well as buildings or other sites of cultural and historic significance.

From the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Grand Canyon to the historic significance of the Statue of Liberty, our national monuments capture the essence of our nation's diverse landscapes and history. But how well do you really know these incredible sites? It’s quiz time ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W8hBt3

Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood is getting greener! Construction has started on the Chittick Elementary Community Schoolyard, which marks the beginning of an amazing transformation. We are revitalizing the old, asphalt-covered schoolyard into a vibrant, green space.

In partnership with AEW and the community, we're working to increase park access for residents across Boston. Once complete, this space will offer a high-quality green area for not only students, but also the 6,300 residents who live nearby!

Chittick Elementary Community Schoolyard - Our Work in MA Learn more about the Chittick Elementary Community Schoolyard project and discover the impact of Trust for Public Land’s park and conservation work.

Sweeping ocean views, expansive fields of grass, and rolling hills — this is Pōhākea. Spanning 257 acres of immense cultural and ecological significance in Central Maui, including a section of the historic Lahaina Pali Trail, this land isn't just beautiful — it's a living connection to the community's past and a symbol of hope for the future.

Pōhākea's role is crucial. Located near Lahaina, which experienced devastating fires in 2023, stewardship of this property will support the response and management of recurrent wildfire threats. Its community-led preservation means that future generations will benefit from enhanced wildfire prevention, improved access to recreational trails, and the safeguarding of precious and cultural treasures.

Pōhākea (Māʻalaea Mauka) - Our Work in Learn more about the Pōhākea (Māʻalaea Mauka) project and discover the impact of Trust for Public Land’s park and conservation work.

What a meaningful celebration! We are thrilled that Secretary Deb Haaland, along with Senator Martin Heinrich, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and many others, came together to commemorate the recent protection of over 3,700 high-priority acres next to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument near Taos, NM. These safeguarded lands will enrich public recreation opportunities and protect crucial wildlife habitats, ensuring the longevity of this beloved landscape for future generations. Explore our work 🔗 https://bit.ly/456xKlr

Trails offer safe, carbon-free routes for families and friends to connect to the outdoors. That’s why in New York, we’re partnering to create the Long Island Greenway—a bike and pedestrian trail that will run from Manhattan to Montauk, providing new open space, with connections to local trains and buses. It will change how Long Islanders and all New Yorkers play, commute, and live healthy lives. Explore the Greenway story. Learn more: https://bit.ly/30eWS9d

From private hands to public lands 🏞️! The beloved trails of Spence Mountain are forever secured, offering access to 47+ miles of winding bike trails for locals and visitors alike. A huge thank you to the volunteers who have developed and maintained these trails and the local partners who helped ensure they were permanently protected! Learn more.

Spence Mountain - Our Work in OR Learn more about the Spence Mountain project and discover the impact of Trust for Public Land’s park and conservation work.

Juneteenth is much more than a day in a distant past. It's a commemoration and celebration of Black Americans using land for their own purposes.

"Black people have been leveraging public land for our collective benefit for a long time. Street festivals, church picnics, cookouts, family reunions, and Juneteenth celebrations happen on public land—and represent a consistent way we connect to public land. They are places where Black folks can see our own beautiful reflections and share that beauty with the next generation. These events provide the opportunity to use land—the same land our ancestors worked on and invested in—as a space to exert our freedom." - Dr. Jocelyn Imani, TPL National Director of Black History and Culture. Read more.

Juneteenth Is Much More Than a Day in the Distant Past Juneteenth is much more than a day in the distant past. It’s a commemoration and celebration of Black Americans using land for their own purposes.

Are you familiar with the National Scenic Trails across the United States? Currently, there are 11 footpaths, designated by Congress, that span the expanse of the country from north to south and east to west. Discover how we are actively contributing to the preservation and enhancement of these remarkable American outdoor treasures.

Do You Know Your National Scenic Trails? There are now 11 Congressionally designated footpaths stretching north to south and east to west across the United States. See where and how Trust for Public Land is contributing to this impressive collection of American outdoor treasures.

🌳🎵 What’s better than classical music? Classical music at Yellowstone! Join us on July 22 for an enchanting night with TPL and In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild. We’ll be celebrating the beauty of nature and the power of music, all while supporting the new Yellowstone Heritage Trail. See you there for a night to remember! Don't miss out—click learn more to grab your tickets now! 🎟️

IN A LANDSCAPE: Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone NP Pianist Hunter Noack’s IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild — a soundtrack to your outdoor experience

Did you know a schoolyard’s asphalt surface can reach 149 degrees on a hot California day? Unsafe and (literally) uncool! By investing $1 billion in the state’s Education Bond, California can reimagine schoolyards as green powerhouses—with new trees, shrubs, grass, and climate-smart surfaces—creating safe spaces for learning and play to improve test scores, boost health outcomes, and cool entire neighborhoods.

Editorial: California's next school bond should include money for grass, trees and green spaces on campuses As California lawmakers negotiate a multibillion-dollar school bond, they should include plenty of money to green up asphalt-dominated schoolyards.

Bicycle and pedestrian pathways are essential for connecting people to nature, recreation, and each other. Yet lawmakers zeroed out funding for a critical program to expand trail systems across the U.S. Act now: tell Congress to connect America’s trails! Take action 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ejPwFY

We celebrated with Journey on Yonder and Cleveland residents by hosting a birding event along the shoreline of Lake Erie! Birding is one of the most universal ways people can connect to the outdoors and by protecting the spaces that bring us all outside, we can break down barriers to the sport to create a more inclusive environment for everyone. Learn more. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aPgaDG

Discover the undeniable power of green spaces! 🌳 Our 2024 ParkScore® breaks down how top-notch parks enhance social interaction, featuring four strong strategies for building community bonds. Let's create spaces that connect us 🤝 Learn more.

2024 ParkScore Report: The Power of Parks to Strengthen Community In our 2024 ParkScore® report, we examine the evidence that shows how high-quality parks foster social cohesion and recommend four key strategies communities and parks departments can deploy to create and encourage stronger social connections.