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2020 Reflections and Looking Ahead to 2021 — Episode 081

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

It’s hard to believe 2020 is almost over. Park and recreation professionals have truly done it all this year, and our communities are so much better because of their essential work. So, to all of our park and recreation professionals out there: THANK YOU! The pros and cons of producing a podcast during COVID-19.

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Diving Deeper Into the 2020 Park and Rec Trends — January Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

In addition to the episodes we release every other Tuesday morning, we are adding an extra episode each month that takes a deeper look at Parks & Recreation magazine’s feature article. On this episode we explore how one of the hottest topics of 2019 (check out eSports at the Rec Center? Are you seeing these trends?

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Five | Planning for Public Art as an element of facilities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Gary Webb’s artwork Squeaky Clean takes the form of an interactive public sculpture and is a permanent commission situated in Charlton Park, Greenwich. Gary Webb’s artwork Squeaky Clean takes the form of an interactive public sculpture and is a permanent commission situated in Charlton Park, Greenwich. Photo: Donald Yip. “We

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Connecting you with the Benefits of State Associations

Let's Talk Parks

I am so honored to have Debbie Trueblood, Executive Director of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association join us today. Debbie Trueblood, MSW, IOM, CAE is the Executive Director of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). She is a board member for the National Association of Park Foundations.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Seasonality, Activation and Public Art as an element of facilities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

For example the Salt Lake City park master plan, ReImagine Nature , does discuss programming and activation. Still, a majority of parks master plans don't address these items in a systematic enough way. The park allows all community members to enjoy the space simultaneously. Not so much public art. Seasonality.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Five | Planning for Public Art as an element of facilities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Gary Webb’s artwork Squeaky Clean takes the form of an interactive public sculpture and is a permanent commission situated in Charlton Park, Greenwich. Gary Webb’s artwork Squeaky Clean takes the form of an interactive public sculpture and is a permanent commission situated in Charlton Park, Greenwich. Photo: Donald Yip. “We

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S15 - Episode 02 - The Big Three Projects

ParkTalk podcast

Park District staff takes a look back at 2019 accomplishments and previews key 2020 projects. Guests: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation and Facilities and Eric Shutes, Director of Planning Park District staff takes a look back at 2019 accomplishments and previews key 2020 projects.