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A Doomscroll Break: Parks and Recreation on Social Media — Episode 135

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

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.

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How to Rise Up for Parks and Recreation This July — Episode 116

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

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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Our Park and Recreation Story: How One Family Finds Peace in Parks — July Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

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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How to Celebrate National Park Week

GovLoop

National Park Week is April 20-28 — and there are so many ways to celebrate. Take a look at the National Park Service’s main site for National Park Week events , kicking off with waived entrance fees on Saturday, April 20. The nine-day lineup includes days for volunteering, getting to know parks staff, events for kids, and more.

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Fresh Ideas to Recruit Seasonal Employees

Let's Talk Parks

As summer approaches, agencies are preparing to open their pools, recreation centers, and facilities to the public in 2021. Prioritizing the safety of your employees and guests while also creating a memorable experience continues to be a challenge for recreation professionals. The reason for the shortages?

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Parks and Rec — Episode 121

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

This year’s theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” and on today’s episode, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a park and recreation professional who is playing an integral role when it comes to honoring Hispanic Heritage Month within parks and recreation.

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How Are You Safely and Creatively Engaging Your Community This Summer? — Episode 068

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Today’s episode of Open Space Radio is all about what park and recreation professionals have been doing to creatively and safely engage their communities in the past few months and their plans for the summer ahead.