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World Urban Parks

World Urban Parks

Recreational Facilities

World Park Leaders Grow Here

About us

World Urban Parks (WUP) is the international representative body for the urban parks, open space and recreation sector. WUP connects world leaders through a number of platforms and champions the benefits of urban parks and recreation around the world. The Home of World Urban Park Leaders.

Industry
Recreational Facilities
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Wellington
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2014
Specialties
Urban Parks, Urban Recreation, Urban Open Spaces, and International Network

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Employees at World Urban Parks

Updates

  • 🌿🎙️ PodParks Season 3 Trailer is Here! 🎉 Get ready for a brand-new season of PodParks, the podcast by World Urban Parks, now with a fresh voice! Meet our new host, Maria Burnett, an open spaces planner from Aotearoa, New Zealand, bringing unique insights into urban green spaces. 🇳🇿✨ This season is extra special as we celebrate 10 years of World Urban Parks 🌍🎉. Join us for powerful conversations on nature play, climate resilience, indigenous knowledge, and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of parks. Expect insights from park managers, university professors, and smart city experts! 🎧 The trailer is out now! Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/4ilMe6W on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the premiere this April! 🚀🌱

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  • 🌿🎙️ PodParks is back! 🎉 Season 3 kicks off with a fresh voice—meet our new host, Maria Burnett, tuning in from Aotearoa, New Zealand! 🇳🇿 This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of World Urban Parks 🌎🎉 with powerful conversations on nature play, climate resilience, indigenous knowledge, and game-changing tech. Expect insights from park managers, professors, and smart city experts! Whether you're a park pro or just love the outdoors, this season is for you! 🌳✨ Premieres this April—don’t miss it! 🚀 🎧 Listen to the teaser now on 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3DEvetA Spotify: https://bit.ly/3RhgDap

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  • We’re proud to be part of FutureScape Global 2025, a transformative event shaping the future of landscaping, urban parks, and green spaces. 💚🌎 Join us April 28-29 at Arena Riyadh, where industry leaders will explore innovative solutions for sustainable and livable cities.Let’s connect, share knowledge, and drive the global movement for greener urban spaces! 📅 Mark your calendar! See you at Arena Riyadh. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsQV2RMa Harry Greenwood Luis Romahn Vitoria Martín Delgado #FutureScapeGlobal #UrbanParks #GreenCities

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  • New Webinar 🌳 Unlock the power of parks! 🌏 Join us in this inspiring webinar with experts from NPO birth and World Urban Parks to explore innovative approaches to urban park management in Japan. 🏞️ Learn how parks can drive community development, foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and create engaging spaces for everyone. 🤝✨ 🔗 Save the registration link and key to access the event: 254248 👉https://bit.ly/4gQfbXD

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  • 🌳 Unlock the power of parks! 🌏 Join us in this inspiring webinar with experts from NPO birth and World Urban Parks to explore innovative approaches to urban park management in Japan. 🏞️ Learn how parks can drive community development, foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and create engaging spaces for everyone. 🤝✨ 🔗 Save the registration link and key to access the event: 254248 👉https://bit.ly/4gQfbXD 

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  • 🌏 Innovative urban parks: A gateway to resilience 🌳 Join our guest speakers from NPO birth to uncover their trailblazing practices in urban park management. Learn how events like the Bun-Bun Walk bring communities together and promote urban nature. 🌸🎉 Get insights into creating impactful spaces through public-private collaborations and ecological management. 💚 📌 Save your registration link and passcode: 254248 👉https://bit.ly/4gQfbXD

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  • Our amazing Chair Tim Geyer at the second WUP Symposium in collaboration with Landscape Istanbul Fair 🤩

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    8 - 11 October 2025 | Istanbul Fair Centre, Halls 9, 10 and 11.

    Tim Geyer ,izleyicilere “Kent Parkları ve Yeşil Alanların, Toplum Sağlığı ve Refahı Üzerine Kritik Rolü” adlı konu başlığıyla bilgilerini aktardı. Queanbeyan Palerang Bölge Konseyi Kentsel Peyzaj Hizmet Müdürü Tim Geyer, bu sunumuyla, toplum sağlığı ve refahını arttırmanın park ve yeşil alanlar açısından ne kadar önemli bir rolü olduğunu irdeleyecek. 3. Dünya Kentsel Parklar Sempozyumu, daha geniş katılımlı olarak, 08-11 Ekim 2025 tarihleri arasındaki 4.Peyzaj İstanbul Fuarı 2025 ile birlikte İstanbul Fuar Merkezi’nde yeniden sizlerle olacak. Tim Geyer’in 2. Dünya Kentsel Parklar Sempozyumu ile ilgili sunumunun tamamını YouTube Kanalımızdan izleyebilirsiniz. https://lnkd.in/dvu6EEEM Tim Geyer shared his insights with the audience under the topic “The Critical Role of Urban Parks and Green Space in Community Health and Wellbeing”. In this session, Tim Geyer, Service Manager of Urban Landscapes at Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council, will delve into the essential role urban parks and green spaces play in promoting community health and well-being. The World Urban Parks Symposium will be held again for the 3rd time, with a wider participation during the 4th Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025 between 08-11 October 2025 at Istanbul Expo Centre. You can watch entire presentation of Tim Geyer regarding 2nd edition of World Urban Parks Symposium on our YouTube Channel. #lif2025 #peyzajistanbulfuari #landscapeistanbulfair #worldurbanparks #worldurbanparkssymposium #wup #wupsymposium

  • 🌟 Reimagining urban parks for stronger communities 🌿 Discover groundbreaking strategies from NPO birth as they share their unique organizational model for leveraging parks to connect people and nature. 🦋 Explore how cross-sector collaboration can transform green spaces into hubs of social engagement and environmental preservation. 🌱💡 🔑 Save your access link and code: 254248 👉 https://bit.ly/4gejLOD

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  • New Webinar 🌳 Unlock the power of parks! 🌏 Join us in this inspiring webinar with experts from NPO birth and World Urban Parks to explore innovative approaches to urban park management in Japan. 🏞️ Learn how parks can drive community development, foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and create engaging spaces for everyone. 🤝✨ 🔗 Save the registration link and key to access the event: 254248 👉https://bit.ly/4gQfbXD

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