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 this year and talked with 27 amazing
community leaders for a whopping 758 minutes of conversation
(more than 12 hours!) about the power of parks and recreation?


Thank you to everyone who joined us on the show to share their
story this year and to everyone who tuned in to an episode. We
truly love amplifying these stories through our platform and
appreciate you trusting us with that!


On today’s episode, we’re reflecting on some of our favorite
moments from the year, as well as chatting about what we’ll be up
to in 2025 — like scaling back to monthly episodes to bring you
even richer, more compelling stories packed with even more voices
from the profession.


Tune in to the full episode below to reflect on the year with us
and listen to some powerful clips from the following episodes:


Imposter Syndrome Is Real — Episode 149

Make an Impact by Leading with a Mentoring Mindset — Episode
150

Creating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska — Episode 152

Creating a World Where Humanity Stands Out — Episode 153

Fostering Belonging Through Community Theater — Episode 156

Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive
Recreation — Episode 157

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

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

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

Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks —
Episode 163



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