What if your city was a National Park City?
Learn how you can make your city a place where people and nature are better connected
National Park Cities are longterm grassroots movements for everyone making their city greener, healthier and wilder.
The National Park City Charter sets out how we collectively share the ambition, responsibility and power to deliver all these things and more.
London became the first National Park City in 2019, with Adelaide joining in 2021, and Chattanooga and Breda in 2025 so far.
Dozens of other National Park City campaigns are underway including; Belfast, Glasgow, Rotterdam, Southampton and Cardiff.
Our Journey Book sets out the 10 practical steps a city needs to take to become a National Park City.
An invitation to explore, share ideas and harness the diverse talents and abilities of every community and neighbourhood.
Latest News and Updates
Belfast Nominated to become a National Park City
Introducing our four new trustees
Breda becomes the first National Park City in the Netherlands
Why Breda is ready to be a National Park City
Meet the first National Park Cities
10 Steps to turn your city into a National Park City
The Journey Book is our guide to joining the National Park City Family – a growing network of people striving to make our cities greener, healthier and fairer, all across the world.
There are 10 steps that we recommend you take. Following these steps and adapting them to your local situation, hopes and needs will help you get ready to submit an application to become an established National Park City.
The Universal Charter for National Park Cities
The Universal Charter for National Park Cities sets out the purpose, vision, spirit and goals of the National Park City movement. It was co-created by people from 50 countries around the world.
As part of the journey for your city in becoming a National Park City we’ll work with you to develop your own Charter that represents the unique and special qualities of your place and the ambition of your community.
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