Recently the National Park Service announced a round of Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Plan (ORLP) awards that distributes $16 million in funding to 19 communities across the United States.

This round of awards is the fourth installment of funds that go to creating equitable access to parks and recreation services. Currently, The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the fifth round of ORLP funding.

"Today's announcement by the National Park Service shows the important work being addressed by the Department of Interior to ensure equitable access to quality parks for all. We are strong believers in the power of parks and recreation to transform communities and improve the lives of residents," enthused Elvis Cordova, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, "These projects provide innovative approaches that address many of the challenges being faced by vulnerable communities. These innovative projects and exciting enhancements will provide new outdoor recreation opportunities that will help to create healthy, active, and vibrant neighborhoods that have greater access to climate-smart parks that are close to home. NRPA is proud to be a champion of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program and applauds the U.S. Congress and the National Park Service for the investments made today."

Winners include:
East Bay Regional Park District (San Francisco)
Tidewater Estuary Park Improvements and Public Access - $1,000,000
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation
Ortega Park Revitalization Project - $1,000,000
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Ford's Theater Hiking Trail - $999,822
District of Columbia
Department of Energy and Environment

 
Equitable Access to Paddle Sport Recreation at Kingman Island - $781,800
City of Des Moines
Central Place Levee Trail - Phase I - $500,000
City of Baltimore
Middle Branch Park Trail and Water Access - $1,000,000
City of Worcester
Tacoma Street Playground Renovation - $1,000,000
Genesee County
Flint River Restoration Project - $1,000,000
Great Rivers Greenway (St. Louis)
A New Vision for The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Park and Trailhead - $990,000
City of Trenton
104 Taylor Street Soccer and Fitness Development - $1,000,000
Camden County
Whitman Park Improvement and Expansion $1,000,000
City of Rocky Mount
Battle Park Renovation - $500,000
City of Cleveland
Clark Avenue Park Development Project - $661,724
Metroparks Toledo
Glass City Metropark: Urban Camping- $1,000,000
Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
Cooper River County Park Development - $1,000,000
City of Lakewood
Wards Lake Park Enhancement - $1,000,000
Seattle Parks and Recreation
North Rainier Park Development - $1,000,000
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Maple Wood Playfield Renovation - $1,000,000
City of Milwaukee
Extending the Kinnickinnic River Oak Leaf Trail to High Needs Areas - $453,954

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