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Let's Talk Parks
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Let's Talk Parks
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Let's Talk Parks
JUNE 22, 2020
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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JANUARY 26, 2023
The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’ll be diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Workforce Development Trends and Opportunities in Parks and Recreation.”
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“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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.,
Let's Talk Parks
JULY 15, 2020
I am so honored to have Debbie Trueblood, Executive Director of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association join us today. Debbie Trueblood, MSW, IOM, CAE is the Executive Director of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). She is a board member for the National Association of Park Foundations.
Let's Talk Parks
AUGUST 13, 2019
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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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
DECEMBER 17, 2024
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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
MAY 14, 2024
As you may recall, our final episode of 2023 was part one of our conversation around neurodiversity and parks and recreation. The inspiration for these episodes came from a 2023 NRPA Annual Conference session, “Neurodiversity and Inclusive Workplaces: Insights from Park and Recreation Professionals.” Share it with us !
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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!
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.”
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.”
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Let's Talk Parks
MARCH 2, 2022
Thanks for your understanding Becky: Hello, everybody, and welcome back to Let’s Talk Parks. This is Becky Dunlap and Marissa Moravec joining you for a conversation around the state of jobs in parks and recreation. The Show [Transcript]. Note: The transcript below is an abbreviated version of the podcast.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
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!
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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 18, 2022
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Let's Talk Parks
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American City & Country
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. If it has made an impact, nominate it.
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