Virginia Recreation & Park Society

VRPS: Beyond the Playground

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Beyond the Playground, the official podcast of Virginia Recreation & Park Society, brings the personal stories behind the current trends, growth, and innovations in Virginia's parks and recreation space. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the Society's efforts to advance parks and recreation and hear firsthand as we get expert opinions, deep reflections, and hot takes on what is happening in our industry.

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Episode 6: VRPS' Health & Wellness Resource Group 15.11.2024 34:24

Learn about the goals, history and purpose of the Health and Wellness Resource Group! Sign up for their latest webinar on November 18th at 10 am at https://vrps.memberclicks.net/hwrg-virtual-event-nov24#!/

Episode 5: Welcoming partners, vendors, and sponsors to our conversations 13.09.2024 53:15

Our parks and recreation ecosystem includes all of us- professionals on the job, nonprofits and associations like VRPS, and of course our vendors, partners and suppliers as well! Sharing his perspective, Beyond the Playground welcomes Datis Mohsenipour from Xplor Recreation. We learn about Datis' path to the industry, his insights as a tech partner, and some of his predictions for the future.

Episode 4: Play All Day VA - 12.06.2024 40:18

Joy Johnson and Sarah O'Reilly from James City County join Justin and Tabitha to discuss the Play All Day VA initiative. Learn more at https://www.vrps.com/play-all-day-va .

Episode 3: Leveling Up with Board Service 02.04.2024 44:04

Join hosts Tabitha Martinez and Justin Bullock as the tables are turned and VRPS Executive Director Bailey Kasten asks the questions as all three share their experiences with board service.

Episode 2, February 27, 2024 - Mentorship and the Young Professionals Network 27.02.2024 49:42

We're back with Episode 2 of Beyond the Playground – the new VRPS podcast! Join VRPS leaders Justin Bullock and Tabitha Martinez as they take a look behind the curtain at the Society's Mentorship Program and Young Professionals Network. In the studio this episode are guests Emmy Houck, Parks & Recreation Manager for the Town of Ashland and AJ McCage, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, Henrico Co...

Episode 1, January 24, 2024: A Chat with VRPS Executive Director, Bailey Kasten 30.01.2024 42:11

Listen in for episode 1 of the new VRPS podcast - Beyond the Playground! Join Justin Bullock, VRPS President and Tabitha Martinez, VRPS Vice President for a conversation with the new Executive Director of VRPS, Bailey Kasten. Beyond the Playground is proudly powered by Xplor Recreation !