ParkTalk Podcast

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Continuous Development in Youth Athletics Sep 10, 2026

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Program Managers Stephanie Ainslie and Fred Gusel join the ParkTalk Podcast to discuss the Naperville Park District's youth athletic programs and the foundation they provide for different skillsets and a love for the sport.

Decade of Health and Wellness Aug 07, 2026

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Since 2016, Fort Hill Activity Center has provided the community with a high-quality facility to accomplish health and wellness goals. In this episode of the ParkTalk Podcast, Superintendent of Facilities Sue Buziecki and Fitness Manager Kristina McGrath discuss the impacts the facility has made on the community the past 10 years and what the future has instore.

Stretching on the Beach Jul 09, 2026

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The Naperville Park District's popular Beach and Paddleboard Yoga programs bring yogis the cool waters of Centennial Beach. Yoga instructors Meg'n Braida and Anne Gasperec join the ParkTalk Podcast to discuss why these programs are so unique and special to participants.

Recreation for All - Supporting Special Olympics Jun 04, 2026

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Special Olympics supports athletes with special needs across the country. Learn how Naperville Park District and their partners at Western DuPage Special Recreation Association support Special Olympics Illinois and their participants in recreational programs.

Connecting Recreation and Mental Health May 08, 2026

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Providing the community with opportunities to live a healthier life, both physically and mentally, is one of the goals of the Naperville Park District. Clinical therapists Christina Mondragon Schrader and Bryce Goll join the ParkTalk Podcast to discuss the connection parks and recreation has with mental health.

The Joy of Adult Recreational Leagues Apr 09, 2026

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Adult recreation leagues are a great way to stay active and social with friends and other members of the community. Naperville Park District Program Manager Brock Atwell and long-time participant of the Park District adult softball league Mark Knoll discuss the benefits adult recreation leagues provide and the joy they bring to participants every season.

Naperville Youth Soccer: 50 Years of Recreation Mar 05, 2026

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As the Naperville Park District celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Naperville Youth Soccer program, Soccer Coordinator Betsy Nyman discusses program traditions, how it has evolved, and her own personal connection to the program.

2026 State of the Naperville Park District Feb 03, 2026

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2026 State of the Naperville Park District by Naperville Park District

Winter Park Maintenance Jan 09, 2026

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Superintendent of Trades Operations Mike Piszynski, and Park Specialist II Trevor Stibbe discuss the work the Naperville Park District does to maintain parks and facilities during the winter months.

Influence of Music and Dance Dec 04, 2025

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Ahead of Magical Starlight Theatre's January 2026 production of "Shrek: The Musical", the show's Music Director John Apple and Choreographer Jeanne O'Connell discuss the impact music and dance have on musicals independently and together.

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