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  National Recreation and Park Association  

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 podcast of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) — Because everyone deserves a great park.

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 podcast of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) — Because everyone deserves a great park.

 

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#200

Honoring Native American Heritage Month — Episode 173

November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor and celebrate Native people i... more

25 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:35

25 Nov 2025

#199

An Open Space Radio Halloween: Spine-Chilling Tales from Parks and Recreation — Episode 172

Halloween is here, and Open Space Radio is celebrating with one of our most hauntingly fun... more

28 Oct 2025

30 MINS

30:32

28 Oct 2025

#198

The Insider's Guide to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 171

On this very special episode of Open Space Radio, we discuss all things <a href= "https://... more

09 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:12

09 Sep 2025

#197

Reflections From the MRPA 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit — Episode170

This Pride Month, we are proud to spotlight the powerful work happening in Maryland to bui... more

24 Jun 2025

28 MINS

28:49

24 Jun 2025

#196

Centering Community and Connection at Anacostia Park — Episode 169

Earlier this spring, we had the chance to attend an incredible event in Washington, D.C., ... more

27 May 2025

48 MINS

48:23

27 May 2025

#195

Introducing Guardians of Greenspaces — Episode 168

Happy Earth Month! On today's episode, we're excited to share a collaboration with NRPA's ... more

22 Apr 2025

51 MINS

51:21

22 Apr 2025

#194

Celebrating Women's History Month in Parks and Recreation — Episode 167

On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're celebrating the incredible women in parks and r... more

25 Mar 2025

39 MINS

39:11

25 Mar 2025

#193

Youth Sports: If She Can See It, She Can Be It — Episode 166

On this episode of Open Space Radio, we explore the critical role that parks and recreatio... more

25 Feb 2025

33 MINS

33:30

25 Feb 2025

#192

Mentoring: A Positive Impact for All — Episode 165

Pictured: Teen Leaders in the HYPE program at City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community... more

21 Jan 2025

53 MINS

53:38

21 Jan 2025

#191

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Inspiring Park and Recreation Stories — Episode 164

It's our final episode of Open Space Radio for 2024! Did you know we released 15 episodes ... more

17 Dec 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:55

17 Dec 2024

#190

Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163

Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163 On today's episode of O... more

08 Nov 2024

56 MINS

56:30

08 Nov 2024

#189

From Newcomer to Seasoned Professional: Navigating the NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 162

We are getting very excited to travel to Atlanta (in just one week!) to connect with thous... more

01 Oct 2024

35 MINS

35:17

01 Oct 2024

#188

Roving Leaders: Decades of Empowering Youth in D.C. — Episode 161

On today's episode, we welcome a superstar of out-of-school time programming! The DC Depar... more

24 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:22

24 Sep 2024

#187

NRPA Annual Conference Tips for First-Time Attendees — Episode 160

In less than 40 days, thousands of park and recreation professionals from across the count... more

03 Sep 2024

27 MINS

27:33

03 Sep 2024

#186

From Access to Action: How We Can Thrive Like a Meadow — Episode 159

On today's episode of Open Space Radio, we're excited to chat with someone very influentia... more

20 Aug 2024

56 MINS

56:15

20 Aug 2024

#185

Promoting Healthy Aging Through Tai Chi — Episode 158

As you may know, May was Older Americans Month, and NRPA celebrated by sharing how older a... more

06 Aug 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:10

06 Aug 2024

#184

Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive Recreation — Episode 157

As we continue to celebrate [Park and Recreation Month] (https://www.nrpa.org/events/july/... more

23 Jul 2024

38 MINS

38:15

23 Jul 2024

#183

Fostering Belonging Through Community Theater — Episode 156

Happy Park and Recreation Month! On today's episode, we're excited to bring you a story th... more

09 Jul 2024

32 MINS

32:03

09 Jul 2024

#182

Celebrating Pride: The Power of Partnership and Allyship — Episode 155

Happy Pride Month! On today's episode we're discussing an important partnership in Nevada ... more

25 Jun 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:04

25 Jun 2024

#181

Building Belonging: Neurodivergent Perspectives in Parks and Recreation (Part 2) — Episode 154

As you may recall, our final episode of 2023 was <a href= "https://www.nrpa.org/blog/build... more

14 May 2024

59 MINS

59:14

14 May 2024