Podcast Episodes

Parks: Communication Boards

A critical way to increase ADA compliance

By VernaAnn Kotansky

Inclusive playgrounds give all children an opportunity to enjoy one of the most essentia…

10 months, 1 week ago

Rec Facilities: Conducting a “Sound” Pickleball Siting Study

Planning for and mitigating noise issues

By Brandon Kunkel

Whether you love pickleball for its energetic, fast pace or hate it for the constant rhythmi…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rec Facilities: From Community Need To Civic Icon

Palm Coast’s Southern Recreation Center sets a new standard for sustainable sports design

By Sam Elsheikh

Nestled within a 63-acre campus adjacent to t…

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Parks: Revenue Development For Public Parks

The entrepreneurial-planning approach 

By Howard Kozloff and Ben Donsky

Public parks are often caught between providing accessible amenities and progra…

11 months, 1 week ago

Parks: On The Right Path

How trails are essential to climate resilience

By Clement Lau

As climate change intensifies, communities around the globe face unprecedented environmen…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Parks: Trusted Partners

Collaborating with local land trusts helps park departments and camps protect and connect properties for public use

By Brianne Sanchez

Across the count…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tools for Storytelling and Alumni Engagement

Preserving the history of your camp or park can be a vital channel to integrate alumni into your program’s future and attract future participants. Au…

1 year ago

Climbing That Connects

In this session,  Courtney Gallagher, EP Climbing will share how climbing boulders and wall systems support community engagement and wellness across …

1 year ago

Best Practices for Designing the Ideal Internship

Julie Knapp, Clinical Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator at Indiana University-Bloomington, explores strategies for designing the ideal i…

1 year ago

Leading With Purpose

In this inspiring and practical session, Dave Herpy, Extension Organizational Development Coordinator for NC State Extension, will share actionable s…

1 year ago