United Parks As One brings Newark community parks to life through resident-driven programs and partnerships that prioritize connection, care, and creative action.
United Parks As One brings neighbors, volunteers, and advocates together to transform local green spaces into safe, vibrant places for everyone.
Since 2008, United Parks As One has worked in partnership with local leaders and community volunteers to restore, reimagine, and reenergize United Parks As One transforms Newark Community Parks into spaces that support local stewardship, youth engagement, and community wellness programs.. Through on-the-ground events, community meetings, capacity-building, and leadership development, we help park groups grow and become advocates for safer, more welcoming green spaces.
Newark community parks are more than green spaces. They are places where neighbors gather, children play, families connect, and local leaders build stronger communities. United Parks As One helps support these spaces through resident-led programs, community events, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that respond to neighborhood needs.By investing in Newark community parks, we help create safer, more welcoming places that encourage wellness, stewardship, and long-term community pride.
Explore our work at Nat Turner Park, Mildred Helms Park, and Jesse Allen Park,
Learn more about our programs, or support our mission through donations and community involvement.
Honor, honesty, and transparency in our treatment of people and our approach to our work.
Attentiveness to producing our desired results and realizing our vision.
Programs, events, and organizational procedures that incorporate the perspectives, passions, and talents of all community members.
Establishment of a durable organization that advances the long-term empowerment and well-being of park, playground, and garden communities.
Sincere and unwavering commitment to each other, the community, and the work.
United Parks As One’s programs are made possible through support from funders such as Trust for Public Land, Prudential, and Victoria Foundation, along with other arts, civic, and philanthropic partners committed to stronger Newark community parks.
Explore our Partnerships page to view the full list of funders and collaborators.
