The Power of Getting Girls in the Game — Episode 175
By Cort Jones and Cara Myers | Posted on February 17, 2026
What does it take to increase the number of girls participating in sports? On this episode of Open Space Radio, we explore how park and recreation professionals are creating programs that build confidence, belonging and lifelong participation.
What the NRPA Diversity Scholarship Meant to Me, and Why It Matters
By Gaby Bridges, CPRP, MPA | Posted on February 12, 2026
Gaby Bridges, the recreation and special events supervisor for City of Layton, Utah, shares her experience as a former NRPA Diversity Scholarship recipient.
Table Tennis and Where Generations Meet
By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on February 9, 2026
A single table tennis table can activate a community room, a park pavilion, or a corner of a recreation center.
The Power of Mentorship in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia — Episode 174
By Cort Jones and Christina High | Posted on January 27, 2026
On the latest episode of Open Space Radio, we're celebrating National Mentoring Month with JaCory Bazell, CPRP, CYSA, CPO, the center supervisor at Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, and Olivia Peterson, a program manager at NRPA.
The Quiet Work of Leadership
By Clement Lau, DPPD, FAICP | Posted on January 12, 2026
The quiet work of leadership does not always draw attention, but it shapes decisions, relationships and outcomes in lasting ways. In fields devoted to shared spaces, public service and community well-being, recognizing and making room for quieter leadership is essential.
The Reciprocal Benefits of Mentorship in Bainbridge Island
By Sierra Cross | Posted on January 7, 2026
Through developing lasting relationships with students, Student Conservation Corps staff help students succeed in and out of Bainbridge Island Metro Parks.