Trust for Public Land

The Trust for Public Land is a national conservation organization dedicated to connecting everyone to the outdoors through equitable access to quality parks, trails, and natural spaces. Since 1972, the organization has protected 4 million acres and created over 5,500 outdoor spaces where they are needed most, directly connecting 9.7 million people to nature. With expertise in land conservation, land-use planning, policy advocacy, and community engagement, Trust for Public Land works with communities across all 50 states to design and develop parks, schoolyards, and trails that improve public health, strengthen cultural connections, and build climate resilience. The organization emphasizes planning with communities rather than for them, ensuring that outdoor spaces reflect the histories, cultures, and needs of the people they serve. Through research, advocacy, and on-the-ground projects, Trust for Public Land demonstrates that access to nature is essential to happiness, health, and community well-being.