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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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Latest Episodes

Halloween is here, and Open Space Radio is celebrating with one of our most hauntingly fun episodes yet. In this special episode, we sit around the virtual campfire to share a few eerie tales from park and recreation professionals.

From ghostly enc... more

On this very special episode of Open Space Radio, we discuss all things 2025 NRPA Annual Conference! It's hard to believe we'll be in Orlando with thousands of our friends, colleagues and peers in just a few days.

If you'll be in Orlando, please co... more

This Pride Month, we are proud to spotlight the powerful work happening in Maryland to build more inclusive and welcoming park and recreation spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Way back in September 2024, Christina attended the second annual Mary... more

Earlier this spring, we had the chance to attend an incredible event in Washington, D.C., where we caught up with Akiima Price, co-founder and program advisor for Friends of Anacostia Park — an organization with a mission to enrich the lives of D.C. ... more

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Recent Guests

Jenna Kuklish
NRPA's Education Systems Program Specialist
National Recreation and Park Association
Episode: The Insider's Guide to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 171
Michael Biedenstein
NRPA's Senior Manager of Membership
National Recreation and Park Association
Episode: The Insider's Guide to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 171
Noah Callahan
Part of MRPA and Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
Maryland Recreation and Park Association
Episode: Reflections From the MRPA 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit — Episode170
Ashlyn Thompson
Inclusion and community outreach specialist for Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks
Episode: Reflections From the MRPA 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit — Episode170
Jaimie Wilder
Development and Exhibit Specialist for Robinson Nature Center
Howard County Recreation and Parks
Episode: Reflections From the MRPA 2SLGBTQIA+ Summit — Episode170
Akiima Price
Co-founder and program advisor for Friends of Anacostia Park.
Friends of Anacostia Park
Episode: Centering Community and Connection at Anacostia Park — Episode 169
LaShawn Johns
Urban Conservation and Community Fellow with Friends of Anacostia Park.
Friends of Anacostia Park
Episode: Centering Community and Connection at Anacostia Park — Episode 169
Gabby Vera
Director of Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation, first female director of her department and the youngest in Arizona.
Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation
Episode: Celebrating Women's History Month in Parks and Recreation — Episode 167
Katie Groke
Director of Community Services at Apex Park and Recreation District in Colorado.
Apex Park and Recreation District
Episode: Celebrating Women's History Month in Parks and Recreation — Episode 167

Hosts

Christina High
Host of Open Space Radio
Court Jones
Host of Open Space Radio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Adaptive Recreation

    Massive kudos to hosts and guests on the recent episode highlighting Charlottesville’s Adaptive Rec program.

    Caitlin’s commitment to and support of recreational opportunities for EVERYONE is what makes this program a success.

    Advocate, advocate, advocate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pear2019
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too liberal for my tastes

    I am a Parks and Recreation professional, but I am a bit tired of such left leaning articles. I wish you would just keep liberal politics out of your content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mokeyt3/35
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this Blog & Podcast!

    As both an outdoors enthusiast and parks & recreation professional, I am impressed with Open Space! I just listened to the episode about Fireflies, in which their knowledgeable guests cover everything from family-friendly activites to park management conservation strategies, and so much more. This epidose inspried me to start thinking about how we might include fireflies in with the programming we offer at our parks. I am now a subcriber and am looking forward to every episode- Great work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    colleen-sharkey-ohio
    United States6 years ago
  • Surprisingly delightful

    Didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RB7285
    United States6 years ago
  • Keep it up!

    The more conversations around parks and recreation, the better. I like how Open Space Radio is talking to experts inside and outside of the field to educate professionals about trends and news. It's refreshing to know that NRPA and others are providing a new avenue (the podcast) to learn about this information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becks!!!!
    United States8 years ago

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The Insider's Guide to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 171
Q: Do you have any key tips on creating a personalized schedule?
Go into the NRPA Events app to browse sessions and filter by topics of interest.
The Insider's Guide to the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 171
Q: If you could share a top tip, what would it be?
Plan ahead and jot down three to five goals that you have by the end of the week.
Introducing Guardians of Greenspaces — Episode 168
Q: Why do staff and maintenance staff specifically play such a key and pivotal role in accomplishing goals around water conservation?
Because staff involvement is crucial for understanding maintenance needs and ensuring the features are managed effectively; without their engagement, projects can fail despite good design.
Introducing Guardians of Greenspaces — Episode 168
Q: What does water conservation look like for the San Antonio River Authority?
It involves sustainable approaches to stormwater management that mimic natural processes, aimed at restoring the hydrology of developed properties to their pre-development state.
Celebrating Pride: The Power of Partnership and Allyship — Episode 155
Q: Can you just share why you feel it's important to connect individuals with the outdoors and nature?
We are trying to cultivate new experiences...we will win them over as long as we can give them a positive new experience and then also everything is at no cost to them.

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This podcast provides a platform for park and recreation professionals and advocates to engage with inspiring stories about community impact and the significance of local parks. Each episode features discussions on essential themes such as inclusivity, environmental sustainability, programming innovations, and the importance of mentorship in the recreational field. A unique aspect is its focus on events and initiatives, like the NRPA Annual Conference, as well as summits aimed at fostering LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. The show emphasizes the need for advocacy and collaboration in enhancing community connections through parks and recreation.

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1. Jenna Kuklish
2. Michael Biedenstein
3. Noah Callahan
4. Ashlyn Thompson
5. Jaimie Wilder
6. Akiima Price
7. LaShawn Johns
8. Gabby Vera

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