• Introduction

    Welcome to ParksMatch 


    Local authority parks departments are full of highly skilled and knowledgeable staff, but not all local authorities have the same skills and experience - that is why ParksMatch exists.

    ParksMatch is a website designed to help you find solutions to a green space or parks related problem and also share stories of your success. Funded and supported by CABE Space and run by the Institute of Parks and Green Space, ParksMatch encourages you to share green space skills across the country and create mentoring projects.

    ParksMatch is supported by of some of the leading parks departments in England, who have already agreed to back this project.


    What is ParksMatch? 


    ParksMatch is a forum site where you can post requests for advice, offer help or share success. Others can help either by posting answers or offering support such as the chance to shadow one of their staff or learn how they approached and resolved a similar issue.


    For example, you may be trying to establish a network of community-run cafes but are struggling to know where to start. Post a question detailing what help you are looking for, and receive support from a local authority who has already done this successfully.

    To make the site work we need you to use it regularly so please register, post a question and check back often to ask for, and offer help.

    Supporters 


    • City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
    • City of London
    • Plymouth City Council
    • Leicester City Council
    • The Royal Parks
    • Sheffield City Council
    • Oldham Metropolitan District Council
    • Leeds City Council
    • Islington Council

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