Park Leaders

JUNE 18, 2024

“Parks can be a great antidote to social isolation and mental health struggles. Yet the only way to do that effectively is to invest in our parks and make sure that the experience that people have when they go is positive and supportive of those health outcomes.” It only seemed right to have her join for a conversation.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JUNE 13, 2023

In fact, just last week, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group, declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. after a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country. after a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JULY 5, 2022

It is officially our favorite month of the year here on Open Space Radio, and I’m so excited to celebrate Park and Recreation Month throughout July.

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Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Land banks are a powerful tool to address vacant properties in rural communities, and West Virginia passed land bank enabling legislation in 2014. Addressing vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—what some call “ blighted ” properties—is not just a “city” problem. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

We’re thrilled to be joined today by NRPA’s Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy Elvis Cordova and NRPA’s Senior Government Affairs Manager Kyle Simpson, to talk about some of NRPA’s key legislative priorities, how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts, and you guessed it — the importance of voting!

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

On today’s episode — part two of our coverage — we’ll be speaking with two members of Congress who played integral roles in getting this historic piece of legislation passed and subsequently signed into law last month. and their favorite parks when they’re home in New Mexico and Pennsylvania, respectfully.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MARCH 21, 2023

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome someone who is taking their advocacy for trans rights across the country. Tune in to our full conversation below to learn more about Cal’s story, how you can follow their run, and how park and recreation professionals can support this important mission.

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