Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

AUGUST 16, 2022

A primary focus of the program is to inspire future participation and leadership in NRPA and to develop professional contacts in the field of parks and recreation. Kate is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional, and the Aquatics Program Supervisor for Iowa City Parks & Recreation.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 12, 2023

Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation. Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation. Where do you belong in your organization?

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 23, 2020

The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and we recently had the opportunity to chat with Jamie Sabbach about her article, “ Leading With Courage ,” for this month’s bonus episode. We also chat about why good leadership is essential to the smart growth and sustainability of a park and recreation agency.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 15, 2023

In DC, this matters because the National Park Service provides 80% of the parks facilities in the city, complemented by some other government agencies (e.g., It's complicated by the fact that the city parks department doesn't want to take on new responsibilities, so it outsources new facilities to nonprofits. But also schools.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JULY 27, 2021

On today’s episode, you’ll meet the hosts of two other podcasts related to parks and recreation, as we discuss why we’re so passionate about podcasting, what listeners can gain from each one of our podcasts, and how easily accessible content and resources — like podcasts — are benefiting park and recreation professionals in their careers.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MARCH 23, 2021

The post chronicled the journey of one individual who went from experiencing homelessness to becoming the director of a park and recreation agency and a leader in his community, and we knew we wanted to connect with him to learn more about his story of adversity, resilience and how parks and recreation saved his life.

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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 !

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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.

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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.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 9, 2018

In today’s episode, we’re taking a look at a city and mayor who have done some incredible work when it comes to park access. Mayor Lee was an extremely passionate advocate for San Francisco’s parks, and under his leadership, the city made park and recreation programs more accessible than ever to its citizens.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MAY 30, 2023

These networks, ranging from Aquatics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Armed Forces, Leadership Development, and more, are an opportunity to collaborate and connect with like-minded professionals from across the county. The YPN serves NRPA members who are students and young professionals under the age of 35.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 9, 2024

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Gabby Vera, CPRP, the regional park superintendent for Maricopa County (Arizona) Parks and Recreation. Tune in to our full conversation below to learn more about Gabby’s career journey as a park and recreation professional, as well as strategies she’s used to overcome imposter syndrome.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In less than 40 days, thousands of park and recreation professionals from across the country will gather in Atlanta for the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference. Eric Lopez, CPRE, District Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, City of Fort Worth, Texas “Don’t underestimate the power of night socials and lunchtime.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 4, 2022

To kick off 2022, I’m thrilled to welcome someone who is making some big waves in the outdoor recreation industry. The importance of being a responsible steward of the land and how local park and recreation professionals can provide educational opportunities around environmental stewardship.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

APRIL 12, 2022

Jad has a long history of leadership issues related to climate change and equity, having co-founded the Forest-Climate Working Group and the 1t.org US Chapter, and establishing the first-ever climate change program at The Trust for Public Land, where he served as a vice president and held the endowed Martha Wyckoff Fellowship.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JUNE 2, 2016

." - City Manager Sam Anselm The City of Joplin, Missouri is in their first year of the priority based budgeting process. And they're making excellent strides in their work! As part of this process, Joplin conducted a citizen survey to collect public input and validate community results. And the results are in!

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Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Greening programs support the systematic upkeep of vacant lots and may include activities such as obtaining professional mowing services or engaging residents to purchase and maintain side lots, mow community lots, plant gardens, or create pocket parks. It has been lightly edited and condensed for the web. In this chapter, Laney A.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Whether through the lens of public health, criminal justice, climate change or who has safe, reliable access to a park in their community, equity is essential. Whether through the lens of public health, criminal justice, climate change or who has safe, reliable access to a park in their community, equity is essential. EDT, and more!

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This entry became very long, so I broke it up. This entry became very long, so I broke it up. There are plenty of posts I don't remember writing!) I got tired of reading over and over of the displacement of arts groups and the like.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

On this episode of Open Space Radio, we explore the critical role that parks and recreation plays in advancing sports opportunities for all youth especially girls. Sports also have the power to build confidence, foster leadership skills and create lifelong connections.

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Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

a personal level, I understand the value of resident leadership and the impact it has on revitalizing and lifting up communities and neighborhoods. CRF equips fellows to better advocate for and lead change that improves vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties through creative placemaking.

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