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Posted on June 1, 2017

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Open Space Radio is a biweekly podcast hosted by Roxanne Sutton and Cort Jones. The podcast covers the latest trends and news in the field of parks and recreation and aims to cover unique and interesting stories.

Roxanne Sutton Roxanne spends her free time baking, drinking loads of coffee and chasing her children around her local parks and playgrounds. After deciding not to pursue career in professional dance, she feels she has found a creative outlet that fills her need to perform (bonus points that it includes talking about parks and the awesome people who run them). Roxanne lives in Warrenton, Virginia with her husband, Brodie, two kids, two cats and several coffee machines.

Cort Jones Cort has a passion for the outdoors, good books and grilled cheese (and really all food). He has finally gotten over the fear of hearing his own voice, and loves getting feedback about the show (or talking podcasts in general). He currently lives in Ashburn, Virginia with his girlfriend, Lauren, and their Great Dane, Indi, and cat, Timber.

To share story ideas, contact Cort Jones or Roxanne Sutton.

For sponsorship opportunities related to Open Space Radio, contact Gina Mullins-Cohen.

The latest episodes can be found below as well as on iTunes and Google Play.

You can find the latest podcasts here.

Turning "Ugh, Another Meeting?" into "Yay, Another Meeting!" — Episode 037

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On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're speaking with Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom about how staff meetings don't have to be a waste of valuable time and can be places where amazing ideas are born.

Community-Minded Design with Todd Lehman — Episode 036

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On this episode of Open Space Radio, we talk with Todd Lehman, Cre8Play's owner and "design guy," about the benefits of keeping a community's spirit in mind when designing play spaces.

A Park and Rec Program Created 500,000 Healthier Youth — Episode 035

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In today’s episode, we take a moment to celebrate five years of Commit to Health and how we're making an impact nationwide.

Is This the End of Recycling? — Episode 034

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On this episode of Open Space Radio, we're talking about one of NRPA’s top trends in parks and recreation for 2019 that is causing quite a stir.

Lifeguard Shortage? What Lifeguard Shortage? — Episode 033

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On this episode of Open Space Radio, Mark Foote joins us to discuss the real need for parks and recreation to adapt to younger generations in order to attract and retain staff.

How One Man (And His Family) Changed the Culture of a Community — Episode 32

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ABC Park in Baltimore, Maryland, is the site of our 2019 Parks Build Community project, but Derwin Hannah has been caring for the park as a volunteer for more than 17 years.

Park Development Means Economic Development — Episode 031

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In this episode of Open Space Radio, we chat with Ed McMahon, the senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute, about the importance of placemaking and why developers should invest in parks and open space.

Help! We're Losing Our Parks! — Episode 030

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Even though parks and open space are vital to every community, many parks are being converted to non-park uses. In some cases, the conversions of these parks are for other valuable public purposes, such as schools or roads, but the net effect is the same — the parks are lost.

What Are Your Park and Rec Pet Peeves? — Episode 029

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On our 25th episode, we asked you to let us know some of the things that you deal with in your career in parks and recreation that really annoy you, and you answered the call.

Does Our Built Environment Impact Our Health Behaviors? — Episode 028

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On this episode of Open Space Radio, we talk about how our public built environments impact health behaviors such as physical activity and recreation, and the environment where we spend most of our time, such as work, school and sleep, has an effect on our leisure time physical activity.

What Does It Take to Raise the Bar in Parks and Rec? — Episode 027

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In this episode of Open Space Radio, we caught up with Becky Dunlap from the "Becky Talks Parks" podcast at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference.

Universal Recreation: Meh or Magnificent? — Episode 026

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In this episode, we chat about why universal recreation is important and how it can improve all aspects of parks and recreation.

Celebrating Our 25th Episode: Why We Love Park & Rec Pros — Episode 025

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To celebrate the 25th episode of Open Space Radio, we're discussing the things we love about park and recreation professionals.

How Risk Play Can Benefit Kids — Episode 024

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Unstructured, hands-on, risk play is making a comeback, and it can teach kids lessons and skills that they can take with them for the rest of their lives.

Parks and Rec Brings the Fun — Episode 023

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Peter Kageyama, one of the keynote speakers at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference, discusses why he loves parks.

Celebrating "A Lifetime of Discovery!" — Episode 022

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July is Park and Recreation Month! On this episode, we chat with the Waukegan Park District in Illinois about how they're celebrating and all the great events they have planned.

How Parks and Rec Served Over 85 Million Meals — Episode 021

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As one of the largest providers of meals during out-of-school times, park and recreation agencies are making significant impacts in their communities.

Parks and Rec is Transforming the Lives of Older Adults (and Vice Versa) — Episode 020

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In this episode, we speak with Mr. Joe Trevino, a 93-year-old veteran, and Irma Yepez-Perez, a Senior Management Analyst at the City of Fresno PARCS department.

The Great NRPA Owl Rescue — Episode 019

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The story about a baby owl who fell from its nest and, after the heroic acts of Ted Mattingly, NRPA's resident hero and Director of Facilities and Administrative Services, was returned to safety.

What Do Dream Parks Look Like to Kids? — Episode 018

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We asked kids to design their dream park at the USA Science and Engineering Festival, and you're going to want to hear about some of these creations!

Parks and Recreation in a Digital World — Episode 017

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In this episode, we're taking a look at public interest and attitudes toward digital solutions for park and recreation services.

How to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health and #MoveWithHeart — Episode 016

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet it is largely preventable by taking certain steps.

How the Rise of Technology Could Help Us Reclaim Our Paradise — Episode 015

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A shift in how people are getting around cities could mean a change in the future of land use in urban areas.

Why Everyone in San Francisco Lives Within a 10-Minute Walk to a Park — Episode 014

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San Francisco is the first and only city in the nation where 100 percent of residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park.

Mayor Hillary Schieve on Why Parks and Recreation is Vital to a Thriving Reno — Episode 013

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Reno is aiming to be a leader in outdoor recreation in order to attract new business and improve overall quality of life.

9 Minutes with 9-Year-Old Kedar on How to Save Pollinators — Episode 012

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How a 9-year-old is saving pollinators with an app, a board game and endless enthusiasm.

5 Healthy Out-of-School Time Myths Busted — Episode 011

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In today’s episode, we chat with Ava DeBovis and Daniel Hatcher from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to bust some out-of-school time myths.

Why 3 National Orgs Came Together to Promote Proximity to Parks — Episode 010

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On October 10, 2017, the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) came together to launch a campaign called 10-Minute Walk.

Are You Annoying? And Other Fun Tidbits to Have Conversations that Matter: Interview with Jessica Pettitt — Episode 009

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Difficult conversations can lead to great opportunities to learn and grow.

Drones in Parks: Part 3. Opportunities, Innovative Uses and the Future — Episode 008

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In this third and final installment of our series on drones in parks, we speak with Rich Dolesh, NRPA’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives on the future of drones in parks.

Drones in Parks: Part 2. To Fly or Not to Fly: How Park Managers Manage Drones — Episode 007

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In this episode of Open Space Radio, we continue our three-part series on drones in parks. In the second segment, I speak with Evie Kirkwood, Director of St. Joseph County Parks in Indiana.

Drones in Parks: Part 1. Policy, Drone Zones and Resources for Land Managers — Episode 006

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Part one of a three-part series to tackle this topic by interviewing experts in the field with three different perspectives.

Harvey and How We Can Help — Episode 005

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This week we’re discussing what’s been on top of all of our minds over the past week or so — hurricane Harvey and the devastating destruction it’s wrought on Texas, Louisiana and the Gulf Shore.

How Cities and Local Parks are Celebrating the American Solar Eclipse — Episode 004

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For the first time in 26 years, all of the US will be treated to some form of an eclipse on Monday, August 21, with a large portion being able to view a total eclipse.

Americans Are Staying Put and It’s Affecting All of Us — Episode 003

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NRPA staff members share their opinions about a recent Wall Street Journal article that explores how Americans are staying put even though moving might bring them more opportunity.

Hot Topics: Pokémon Go is Back in the News, Recreation Fees and Cool Streets — Episode 002

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Today’s episode covers three trending topics that have been in the news lately — Pokémon Go and augmented reality games in parks, recreation fees for public land use and cool streets.

Why the World’s First Ultra-Accessible Waterpark is the Coolest - Episode 001

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Today’s episode is a cool topic — literally and figuratively — we’re talking about the world’s first ultra-accessible waterpark: Morgan’s Inspiration Island.