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Open Space Radio

Open Space Radio

201 Episodes • By National Recreation and Park Association • www.nrpa.org/blog/about-open-spa...
Open Space Radio is a podcast for park and recreation professionals and outdoor advocates that aims to share inspiring and engaging stories about community, connection, and the impact of local parks and recreation. New episodes are released every other Tuesday. Open Space Radio is the official podc ...more
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Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163
Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks... more
Nov 8 2024 56m
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From Newcomer to Seasoned Professional: Navigating the NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 162
We are getting very excited to travel to Atlanta (in... more
Oct 1 2024 35m
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Roving Leaders: Decades of Empowering Youth in D.C. — Episode 161
On today’s episode, we welcome a superstar of out-o... more
Sep 24 2024 30m
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NRPA Annual Conference Tips for First-Time Attendees — Episode 160
In less than 40 days, thousands of park and recreati... more
Sep 3 2024 27m
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From Access to Action: How We Can Thrive Like a Meadow — Episode 159
On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, we’re excite... more
Aug 20 2024 56m
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Promoting Healthy Aging Through Tai Chi — Episode 158
As you may know, May was Older Americans Month, and ... more
Aug 6 2024 1h 3m
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Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive Recreation — Episode 157
As we continue to celebrate Park and Recreation Mont... more
Jul 23 2024 38m
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Fostering Belonging Through Community Theater — Episode 156
Happy Park and Recreation Month! On today’s episode,... more
Jul 9 2024 32m
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Celebrating Pride: The Power of Partnership and Allyship — Episode 155
Happy Pride Month! On today’s episode we’re discuss... more
Jun 25 2024 1h 2m
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Building Belonging: Neurodivergent Perspectives in Parks and Recreation (Part 2) — Episode 154
As you may recall, our final episode of 2023 was pa... more
May 14 2024 59m
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Creating a World Where Humanity Stands Out — Episode 153
On today’s episode, we’re talking with someone who ... more
Apr 9 2024 43m
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Creating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska — Episode 152
March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s them... more
Mar 12 2024 53m
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Having Fun and Doing the Right Thing in San Antonio — Episode 151
We know the importance of partnerships in parks and ... more
Feb 13 2024 44m
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Make an Impact by Leading with a Mentoring Mindset — Episode 150
As you may know, January is National Mentoring Month... more
Jan 23 2024 1h 8m
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Imposter Syndrome Is Real — Episode 149
Season two of Open Space Radio begins today! For the... more
Jan 9 2024 47m
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Building Belonging: Neurodivergent Perspectives in Parks and Recreation (Part I) — Episode 148
Back in October at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference, ... more
Dec 5 2023 1h 14m
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We’re Stronger Together — Episode 147
It is our next to last episode of 2023, and we’re so... more
Nov 21 2023 43m
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Entering the Next Era of Open Space Radio — Episode 146
I’m really excited for today’s episode because I am ... more
Nov 7 2023 1h 9m
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Preparing the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders in Parks and Recreation — Episode 145
Earlier this month I joined nearly 9,000 other peop... more
Oct 24 2023 41m
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How to Protect What We Love (People and the Planet) — Episode 144
How to Protect What We Love (People and the Planet)... more
Oct 10 2023 43m
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Paving the Way for Girls and Women in Sports with DiDi Haračić — Episode 143
I am very excited for today’s episode for a couple o... more
Sep 26 2023 29m
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A Listen Back at 2023 So Far — Episode 142
I was recently pulling some of the Open Space Radio ... more
Sep 12 2023 30m
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How Las Vegas Is Leading the Way in Technology and Recreation — Episode 141
On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, we are divin... more
Aug 29 2023 52m
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Advancing Resilient Park Access in Lynnwood, Washington — Episode 140
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Lynnwood... more
Aug 8 2023 31m
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Where Community Grows in Columbus, Ohio — Episode 139
It is officially Park and Recreation Month, and it ... more
Jul 11 2023 36m
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