We Believe Everyone Should Have Access to the Outdoors

Raise your hand if you agree: Spending time outdoors sparks hope, brings people together, and provides common ground (literally and figuratively). That’s why our work is about far more than conserving land. We use nature and the outdoors—parks, trails, community schoolyards, cultural sites—to catalyze social impact, delivering connection, equity, and community well-being. It’s a feel-good story. Help us spread it.

We create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

Lasting change comes from transforming the systems that shape how land is used and conserved. Through the expertise of our staff and the tools they’ve built, we generate insights and share proven practices with local governments, community organizations, corporations, foundations, and donors—expanding our reach and multiplying our impact.

Our Projects

Since 1972, we’ve made a deep and lasting impact on communities nationwide. Learn more about our completed projects and what we’re working on next.

Parks for People–Cleveland | Ohio

What We’re Doing
Mapping out a future with improved waterfront access for the people of Cleveland.

Our Goal
Improve and create spaces by Lake Erie that strengthen community and connect people with nature.

Learn more at https://www.tpl.org/