Communications Leadership Parks And Recreation 
Let's Talk Parks
JUNE 22, 2020
One blessing the COVID-19 pandemic has given the field of Parks and Recreation is opening the door to new ideas and ways of thinking. COVID-19 has allowed us to the ability to be more honest than we ever have been with ourselves, our communities, and our agencies. I had to ask myself “Am I stressed? Am I overwhelmed?”.
Let's Talk Parks
MAY 6, 2021
The value of local parks has never been higher. Trails, open spaces, and parks are safe spaces to practice social distancing while still honoring our mental and physical health. In this article, I want to talk about how technology CAN work for parks and recreation professionals, even though the learning curve may seem challenging.
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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
AUGUST 20, 2024
On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, we’re excited to chat with someone very influential in the outdoor recreation industry who is doing a ton of good work to raise awareness about protecting our environment. He also currently serves as the equity officer at East Bay Regional Park District in Oakland, California. Share it with us !
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
APRIL 27, 2023
The May issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into the feature article, “Building a Culture of Safety for Aquatic Facilities,” by Stephanie Shook, CPRP, the senior product manager of aquatics and instructors for the American Red Cross.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
APRIL 20, 2021
The program, Climate for Health, was founded by ecoAmerica and NRPA has partnered with them to bring the initiative to park and recreation professionals. How NRPA is committed to ensuring that park and recreation professionals are contributing to the overall resilience of their communities.
Center for Community Progress
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
This is an excerpt of Chapter 11 of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts After the Great Recession, jointly produced by the Center for Community Progress, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. When left unmaintained, vacant lots become liabilities for communities.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
APRIL 12, 2022
On today’s episode, I’m excited talk about something that plays a critical role in building environmental resilience, cooling our neighborhoods, and improving the health of our communities: trees. He also is directly involved in the organization’s programmatic work, such as forest-climate science, policy development and communication.
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