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Healthy Parks Healthy People Bay Area (HPHP Bay Area)

The Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area collaborative (HPHP: Bay Area) was created in 2011 with the goal of improving the well-being of Bay Area residents through the regular use of parks and public lands. This collaborative brought together more than 50 park, health, and community organizations dedicated to building innovative, cross-sector partnerships.

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Bay Area Climate Literacy Impact Collaborative (BayCLIC)

The Institute at the Golden Gate helped found and supported BayCLIC, a consortium of over 30 educational institutions dedicated to increasing climate literacy and inspiring action in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Food for the Parks: Case Studies

Food for the Parks: Case Studies of Sustainable Food in America’s Most Treasured Places showcases parks and concessionaires that have established innovative practices to bring healthy and sustainable food programs to their park visitors.

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Park Prescriptions

Park Prescription programs are designed in collaboration with public land agencies, health care providers, and community partners to improve individual and community health.

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Parks: The New Climate Classroom

Parks: the New Climate Classroom highlights best practices in climate communications from innovators and practitioners in the parks, education, communications, and other related fields.

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Healthy Parks Healthy People Guide for Healthcare Providers

Healthy Parks Healthy People, a Guide for Health Care Providers offers a starting point for health professionals interested in integrating nature into their practice. 

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Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area Roadmap & Case Studies

Healthy Parks Healthy People: Bay Area, A Roadmap and Case Study for Regional Collaboration uses the HPHP: Bay Area Collaborative to share lessons with other collaborations looking to link parks and health across the country. 

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Park Prescription Webinar Series

Creating and Strengthening Park Prescription Programs is a three-part webinar series that explores key elements for successful Park Prescription programs.

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Introduction to Park Prescriptions

The Power of Park Prescriptions Building on a National Movement is a stock presentation that provides a history and overview of the National ParkRx Initiative.

ParkRx Census
ParkRx 2018 Census

From the start, the Institute has promoted the health benefits of parks and nature, energizing a movement that continues to gain momentum as more evidence shows nature can improve health and well-being.