World Urban Parks

Founded in 2010, World Urban Parks is a non-profit network based in Wellington, New Zealand working on environment & climate, community development.

World Urban Parks is a non-profit global network of urban parks and recreation professionals. It works to advance the provision and effective management of quality parks and open spaces in cities worldwide. Its activities include an annual flagship symposium, the WUP Awards recognising excellence in urban parks, member training and webinars, committees covering topics such as climate change and large urban parks, and a digital library and member directory. Membership is open to individuals and organisations, with discounts for members from lower-GDP countries. The organisation is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and its members come from around 50 countries.