Let’s Talk Parks With BerryDunn

In this episode of Lets talk parks, we flip the script and turn the spotlight on our hosts. Join us as we learn about their careers in the parks and recreation sector, and uncovering the challenges they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and the emerging trends they’re seeing in the field. From overcoming obstacles to embracing innovation, this conversation is a candid look at the personal journeys that shape the professionals who are driving the future of parks and recreation. Whether you’re a seasoned industry expert or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into Parks, Recreation, and Libraries.

In this episode, we turn our focus to the future, exploring the exciting trends and innovations we expect to shape the parks, recreation, and libraries industry in 2025. Hosted by Becky Dunlap, we hear from industry experts, to get their predictions and insights on what's next for public spaces and community services.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this episode, you’ll hear from Becky Dunlap and guest Art Thatcher as they share strategies for successfully implementing your master plan.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this special NRPA edition of the Let’s Talk Parks podcast, our parks and recreation consultants ames Mickle, Lisa Paradis, Ryan Hegreness, Becky Dunlap, Elsa Fishcher, and Nikki Ginger share both their conference and non-conference highlights from their time in Atlanta.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this episode, you’ll hear from experts in the field on how they are using AI in the parks and recreation departments today. Joining host Becky Dunlap are team members from the parks and recreation department in the Village of Park Forest, Illinois, and Brookline, Massachusetts.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this episode, we discuss the importance of using data to make informed, data-driven decisions that improve operations and justify resources, staffing, and funding needs. We also highlight how dashboards can make complex data more accessible and interactive, helping teams to better understand and communicate their impact.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this episode, host Lakita Frazier welcomes BerryDunn colleague Lisa Paradis. They discuss the importance of using parks and recreation to foster a sense of belonging in communities throughout the country, this month and every month.

In this episode, host Becky Dunlap welcomes her new co-host, BerryDunn colleague Lakita Frazier. They discuss the importance of creating a culture of innovation, finding time to build innovative thinking in your organization, and how important innovation is to building successful projects, programs, and departments.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this episode, host Becky Dunlap welcomes Diana Garcia, Assistant City Manager and former City Librarian of Monterey Park, CA. The topic? Building a post-pandemic strategic planning process that engages every part of the community.

Welcome to Let’s Talk Parks with BerryDunn, a podcast focused on helping you navigate the changing field of parks and recreation. In this episode, host Becky Dunlap continues her conversation with Ally Bujacich, Executive Director of PenMet Parks in Gig Harbor, Washington, about strategic planning. The topic? Implementing a strategic plan and holding each other accountable to ensure that the plan becomes a reality.