Our organizational vision is to bring together ideas, leadership and resources to make the parks more sustainable and enjoyable for all. We are committed to strengthening Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the parks, in our work, in our projects, in our office space and in the communities we are a part of. The Parks Foundation has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee comprised of Board of Directors and staff members to lead this growth.
Allegheny County Parks Foundation Nondiscrimination Policy: The organization shall not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, independent contractor, or any other person because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or the presence of medical condition/disability or any other protected category.
Resources
The Parks Foundation is committed to the nine Allegheny County Parks being accessible by all who wish to explore their beauty and wonder. Here are a few resources that may be helpful for people looking to see what the parks have to offer.
- Allegheny County: Accessibility in the Parks
- Allegheny County: Accessibility Office
- Allegheny County: Equity and Inclusion Office
- Blog Post: Accessibility in your County Parks
- Blog Post: Inclusivity in your Parks
- Blog Post: Understanding Our Park User Survey
- Project: Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden
- Project: Paul Riis Trail
- Project: Trail Guide
Associations
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation is a member of Vibrant Pittsburgh. Vibrant Pittsburgh works to accelerate the business community toward equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplaces, thus creating a future-forward region. We have signed their Vibrant Pittsburgh DEI Pledge, are a yearly contributor to their Vibrant Index since 2022 and are committed to growing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace.
The Allegheny County Parks Foundation is a valued National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) Member. The NAPF strives to provide knowledge, skills and capacity to local park foundations, volunteers and other citizens who work to enhance and strengthen park systems in communities across the United States through the efforts of local park foundations. One of their focuses is to ensure that parks are accessible and inclusive for all.