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. I’m fortunate that I work for a park district that takes its employees’ needs into consideration when making these kinds of decisions. I had to ask myself “Am I stressed?

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

The session, “Neurodiversity and Inclusive Workplaces: Insights from Park and Recreation Professionals,” explored the individual strengths neurodiverse professionals bring to their work and the strategies and accommodations that have helped them succeed, as well as ways to find workplace champions and allies.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Earlier this month I joined nearly 9,000 other people who are passionate about parks and recreation in Dallas at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference. Tune in to our full conversation below. Related Links: NRPEMS website Follow NRPEMS on Instagram Follow NRPEMS on Facebook Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Connect with Thamara on LinkedIn

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JULY 21, 2022

The August issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, titled, “ Homelessness: How Can I Help? ” The article explores how homelessness continues to be a serious social and public health issue in the U.S.,

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JUNE 13, 2023

As park and recreation professionals, you have the power to lead this charge through building inclusive, safe spaces, supporting your LGBTQ+ staff and community members, and creating a culture of belonging. On today’s episode, we’re looking back at some of our previous episodes discussing LGBTQ+ inclusion in parks and recreation.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

NRPA's Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies and is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. Blog Post: What Does It Mean To Be a CAPRA Volunteer?

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MAY 2, 2023

If you’ve been following NRPA on social media, you may already be familiar with my guest today via some very fun, informational, and engaging Instagram reels that have been gracing your feeds for the last few months. Today I am so excited to be joined by my colleague and the amazing person behind all of NRPA’s social media content, Christina High.

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MAY 16, 2023

Family Health & Fitness Day is an annual celebration that promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. Additional Resources Discussed in this Episode: Download the Family Health & Fitness Day Toolkit Blog Post: Join Us for Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10!

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MARCH 29, 2022

What advice they would give young women in the field of parks and recreation. Some of their favorite stories and ideas that have come from the Women in Parks and Recreation Facebook group, and more! I encourage listeners to check out their newly launched website at WIPAR.org.

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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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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Luis is the president, CEO and founder of Parques de México and the National Association of Parks and Recreation Mexico, also known as ANPR. He has been instrumental in shaping the profession in Mexico through research, standards, data and advocacy, and is doing great work to promote the value of parks and recreation in Mexico.

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MARCH 17, 2022

The April issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode we’re diving into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Celebrating Earth Day.” Toolkit (Webinar on April 14, 2022) Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz NRPA Green Stormwater Infrastructure Certificate Program Related Links: Park.Change.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Two, I really enjoy learning about the innovative things happening in parks and recreation that are helping to create stronger, healthier, more resilient communities. Tune in to the full episode below to learn what the future of parks and recreation may look like in terms of programming, placemaking, financing and more.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The January 2021 issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and this month’s issue features the highly anticipated cover story, “ Top Trends in Parks and Recreation 2021 ,” by Rich Dolesh, NRPA’s retired vice president of strategic initiatives and Parks & Recreation magazine’s editor at large.

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MARCH 9, 2021

And through it all, park and recreation professionals have come together in service of their communities, including taking on new roles and providing essential pandemic response services, while also continuing to deliver their already-life saving services and programs.

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JUNE 29, 2021

As we continue to lift up stories of inclusion in celebration of Pride Month, my colleagues Allison Colman, NRPA’s director of health, and Teresa Morrisey, a program manager on NRPA’s Park Access team, recently published a blog post on the Open Space blog titled, “ A Pathway to Trans Inclusion in Youth Sports.”

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Women’s History Month starts next month, and we thought it would be a good time to tackle a topic that has been on our episode wish list for a while now — women in parks and recreation. Parks and recreation, like many professions, was once a male-dominated industry.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

Park and Recreation Month — which is obviously the best month in the park and recreation profession, just wrapped up at the end of July, and I’m excited to share one of the many things we did this year on today’s episode. A day like today you simply can't stay inside. Though rain may fall, on the trail you'll glide.

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JUNE 17, 2021

The July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, which not only means it’s time for a bonus episode, it also means that we’re only a few days away from July, and Park and Recreation Month is extremely close. How Cosumnes CSD’s parks are helping the Phommavong family “find bearing in life.”

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MAY 19, 2020

Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential services and making their communities better places to live, work and play. He also shares an informative document that helps solidify why park and recreation professionals deserve to be celebrated.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

And, with so many park and recreation professionals having to wear multiple hats — sometimes in the course of a single day — anything that can efficiently simplify a task and save time is usually welcomed pretty warmly. A life hack is a clever tip or technique for accomplishing a familiar task more easily and efficiently.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They’ll be in San Diego, California, sharing how park and recreation professionals are agents of change in their communities — particularly around how they influence and change health behaviors and how parks are a solution to many of our most pressing health and wellness challenges, like obesity, mental health issues and substance use.

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MARCH 24, 2020

Disclaimer: Today’s episode was previously recorded and focuses on the importance of mentoring in parks and recreation. But, park and recreation agencies are closing this gap by offering one-on-one and group youth mentoring programs and helping at-risk youth gain access to quality mentors.

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JUNE 10, 2019

And, in celebration of June being Pride Month, we’re talking specifically about LGBTQ+ inclusion in parks and recreation. In our research about LGBTQ+ issues and parks and recreation, we came across a blog by Jason Shriner, the marketing manager for the City of Manassas Park Department of Parks and Recreation right here in Virginia.

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MARCH 10, 2020

As the gatekeepers of many of our nation’s public gathering spaces, park and recreation professionals are seeking answers to key questions as they prepare strategies around response and prevention in the coming days and weeks — especially in communities that are starting to document confirmed cases.

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JULY 1, 2019

Happy Park and Recreation Month ! Throughout July, we celebrate all of the great things that are happening in local parks and recreation centers nationwide. This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is Game On, and we’re excited to have some fun all month long!

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APRIL 21, 2020

On today’s episode, we’re joined by three dedicated and creative staff members of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department in Ohio to talk about the virtual Earth Day celebrations they have planned so their community can learn more about the environment around them and how to protect it.

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ParkTalk podcast

MARCH 5, 2024

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Inclusion Manager, Maddy Manden, and Naperville Park District Superintendent of Recreation, Jackie Gonzalez, join the podcast to discuss the partnership between WDSRA and Naperville Park District and the agencies’ efforts to provide recreational programs to the community and create an inclusive society.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

On today’s episode, we’re joined by two people who know a thing or two about advancing in the field of parks and recreation. Joining us are Michael Kalvort, CPRE, the Recreation Services Director for City of Boca Raton, Florida, and Hayley Herzing, NRPA’s Senior Manager of Membership.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163 On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, I’m excited to share our collab episode with GovLove Podcast, which we recorded live back in October at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference. This was our first live episode recording — with an audience.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

When cities are looking at their budgets and identifying key areas for investment, parks and recreation are often put on the back-burner even though they are such an essential element to a thriving community. The report takes a look at smart city strategies and how cities are capitalizing on technological advances.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

to connect with thousands of our closest park and recreation friends at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference. Related: Connect with Jamiah on LinkedIn Douglasville Parks and Recreation Have feedback about this episode or Open Space Radio overall? Tune in below to learn more about Jamiah, her conference tips and more.

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JULY 23, 2024

As we continue to celebrate Park and Recreation Month , we’re excited to highlight a story that truly embodies our theme of “Where You Belong.” Today’s episode is all about ensuring opportunities to recreate and spend time in nature are available to all, regardless of ability. Photo by RVA Paddle Sports.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

As you may know, May was Older Americans Month, and NRPA celebrated by sharing how older adult programs in parks and recreation are making a big impact in communities across the country. On today’s episode, we’re excited to explore one of the most popular programs in NRPA’s Healthy Aging in Parks portfolio: Tai Chi.

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DECEMBER 27, 2017

who has signed on to the 10-Minute Walk Campaign — an effort between NRPA, the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute to ensure everyone has access to a park within a 10-minute walk of where they live, work and play. Reno wants to be known as a leader for outdoor recreation and a quality park system is important to that.

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OpenGov

AUGUST 11, 2023

July was Parks and Recreation month, and with it came the annual Trust for Public Land’s 2023 ParkScore rankings. This year, the City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department won […] The post The Best Park System in Texas: How the City of Plano Earned the Distinction Three Years in a Row appeared first on OpenGov.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 11, 2024

When parks master plans don't have specific guidance about facilities or what to do, I think we can and should reference evidence-based academic research, focusing on those studies with findings that demonstrate in practical ways for engaging people in outdoor recreation and fitness activities. Some people want there to be a dog park.

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