Programs

Discover the events and activities that are happening around the world and get involved.

Emerging Urban Leader

This initiative will create a network that includes architects, urban planners, community organizers, and conservationists, who are matched with mentors to develop innovative solutions.

Parkitecture

Parkitecture is an International Design Contest created by World Urban Parks, which aims to be a worldwide celebration of innovation and creativity.

Awards

World Urban Parks encourages and recognises significant contributions made by individuals to the urban parks, open space and recreation sector with these prestigious international award.

WUP Congress

Don't miss out on one of the largest international gatherings of park and recreation professionals! Discover more about our  annual World Parks Congress!

Parks Week

Parks Week is an event that helps promote and support the effective provision, management, and use of urban parks, open space, and recreation around the world as an integral contribution to healthy, globally connected communities.

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World Parks Academy

The World Parks Academy (seeks to unite national certification systems by providing the first international competency-based certification programs for the parks and recreation industry.