Podcast Episodes

Parks: Reactivating The Riverfront

Free fitness programming helps residents rediscover Jacksonville’s parks

By Dan Biederman and Greer Gavin

Riverfront Parks Conservancy (RPC), the nonpr…

2 years, 5 months ago

Parks: Running, Jumping, and Flipping

Is your community ready for a parkour park?

By Heidi Lemmon

Parkour has been around for centuries and provides a full-body workout, which has led to t…

2 years, 5 months ago

Aquatics: Beyond Swim Lessons

Equity, accessibility, and variety attract teens to aquatic pipeline

By Jefferey Spivey

Though no two parks and recreation departments are the same, ma…

2 years, 5 months ago

Aquatics: Four Midsummer Tips for Pool-Season Success

Energized staff, maintenance, and planning are essential for strong operations

By Brian Hill and Sophia Young 

With proper preparation, the outdoor poo…

2 years, 5 months ago

Aquatics: Diving Into Holistic Wellness

How aquatic group-exercise classes enhance lifelong health

By Haley Ragan

Health is the most important aspect in life. An individual’s health allows on…

2 years, 5 months ago

Camps: Counselors In Training

Investing in campers builds a bridge to create leaders 

By Katie Ridinger

The Counselors in Training (CIT) program—a camp-leadership initiative for 7th…

2 years, 7 months ago

Parks: Firewise Landscaping

Sparing parks and open spaces from the worst of the damage caused by wildfires

By Cassie Olgren

Monument, Colo., is a small, historic town sitting in t…

2 years, 7 months ago

Parks: Forging A Clearer Path

Wayfinding signage project cleans up safety and navigation concerns

By Colleen McCarty

Signage in Saw Wee Kee Park once consisted of an inaccurate map …

2 years, 7 months ago

Feature: Green Roof Benefits Outpace Adoption

Although a powerful conservation tool, maintenance and funding limit widespread installation

By Jefferey Spivey

For more than a decade, green roofs hav…

2 years, 8 months ago

Parks: Breathing Life Into The Badlands

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a destination for conservation education

By Patrick Thibaudeau

The need for transformation is more urgen…

2 years, 8 months ago