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United Parks As One is a citywide alliance of neighborhood-based park, playground, and garden advocates dedicated to the creation, stewardship, and activation of open spaces for the benefit of Newark residents and communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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United Parks As One envisions vibrant, sustainable communities built around parks, playgrounds, and gardens. These spaces provide safe environments for creative expression, economic growth, and educational opportunities. They also promote environmental stewardship, healthy living, and spiritual renewal for people of all ages.<\/p>

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OUR FOUNDING<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With early support from The Trust for Public Land, United Parks As One quickly built a strong foundation. This partnership provided staff assistance and essential funding. It supported skill-building field trips, health fairs, community cleanups, fun days, and other park-based events that brought residents together.<\/p>

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With early staff support and financial backing from The Trust for Public Land<\/a>, United Parks As One quickly built a strong foundation. This partnership made it possible to fund skill-building field trips, health fairs, park cleanups, community fun days, and other neighborhood-focused events.<\/p>

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Since launching, United Parks As One has emerged as a powerful leader in Newark\u2019s park stewardship, programming, and community engagement. The organization actively educates residents about Newark\u2019s Open Space Trust Fund and plays a key role in shaping local policies. Through advocacy and outreach, UPAO helps guide the long-term vision for equitable, accessible, and inclusive public spaces.<\/p>

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