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Park People

Government EN ↓ 28 episodes

Regular discussions with parks and rec pros about what's happening in their communities and how it might impact yours. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Also available in video format on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/@prbmagazine/podcasts And in written version at https://www.prbplus.com

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Let’s Create A Park 23.12.2025 13:43

A conversation with Sarah Fingerhood, Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) Senior Associate about how to turn brownfields and abandoned or under-utilized spaces into safe, viable public parks. Parks are powerful antidotes to many social, economic, political, and environmental ills. They improve public health by reducing stress and supporting physical activity, foster social cohesion and comm...

Leading With Purpose In Parks & Recreation 17.12.2025 19:25

A conversation with Dave Herpy, Extension Organizational Development Coordinator at NC State University and author of Leading with Purpose . In today’s dynamic world of parks and recreation, effective leadership is more essential than ever. This field plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life in our communities, yet the challenges facing our teams—staffing, burnout, and ever-evolving pu...

The Power of Immersion 10.12.2025 21:57

A conversation with Leah Carlson, Marketing Director at Wilderness Awareness School, about a unique outdoor program for adults. For over 25 years, Wilderness Awareness School's Immersion program has transformed the lives of adults through an intense, nine-month, nature connection experience. Located on a 60-acre campus in the foothills of Washington State's Cascade Mountains, the program...