Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors.TPL creates parks and protects public land so that everyone will have access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors.

Core values

- **Addressing Polarization and Loneliness**: TPL's "The Common Ground Framework" report and the associated pilot programs aim to combat polarization, social isolation, and loneliness by leveraging parks as social infrastructure to build community connections and civic engagement[1][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: High-quality park systems, as measured by TPL's ParkScore index, are linked to increased social connections, higher rates of volunteering, and better economic connectedness between different socioeconomic groups[4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The initiatives focus on creating inclusive, welcoming public spaces that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, fostering a sense of belonging and community power[1][4].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The projects enhance community resilience, promote health, address the climate crisis, and provide economic opportunities through recreational and other benefits associated with well-maintained park systems[1][2][4].