National Parking Day: This Friday

From the Trust for Public Lands:

Each September, volunteers in cities across America celebrate TPL-sponsored National Park(ing) Day by converting public parking spaces into temporary parks. On September 19, an estimated 400 temporary parks will sprout in 70 cities nationwide. Visit a Park(ing) Day Park near you to celebrate the need for parks in cities. Everyone is welcome!

-- Full list of cities, maps, and descriptions
-- More information on National Park(ing) Day
-- Creating a Park(ing) Day Park - FAQ
-- Video and Photos from Past National Park(ing) Day Events

Park(ing) Day was created by Rebar in San Francisco. I keep meaning to do some, in DC but maybe next year. The DC group is organized via Facebook, of which I am not a member. Last year, the Trust for Public Lands joined National Park(ing) Day as the lead sponsor.

See these articles by John King of the San Francisco Chronicle, for more on Rebar and the first Park(ing) Day:

-- Civic adventures with Rebar design collective
-- Drop a coin in the meter and enjoy the park