ParkTalk Podcast

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S37 - Episode 02 - Where Do We Grow From Here Jan 31, 2024

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Join District staff as they explore growth in recreation programs and facility use at the Park District, discuss how that growth has contributed to indoor facility space challenges, and what the District expects to see in 2024. Guests: Director of Recreation and Facilities Andrea Coates and Superintendent of Facilities Sue Buziecki

S37 - Episode 01 - Growing into the Future Jan 31, 2024

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In this episode, we kick off the 2024 State of the Park District’s theme of “Growing into the Future” in addition to providing a retrospective of 2023 and a high-level overview of the aspects to be covered in the subsequent 2024 SoPD episodes. Guests: Executive Director Brad Wilson and Park Board President Mary Gibson

Passing the Mic Jan 16, 2024

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ParkTalk Podcast host, Sue Omanson, has retired after 22 years with the Naperville Park District. To celebrate her career, Sue talks about the history of the ParkTalk Podcast and what she loves about the Park District all while introducing the podcast’s new host, Danny Rehm.

Remembering Fairlane Farms Dec 12, 2023

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Naperville resident Dick Kuhn shares stories from Fairlane Farms, where his family raised horses. Fairlane Farms Park will be developed in 2024 and is named in honor of this farm that brought polo to Naperville and is part of the farming and equestrian heritage of our community.

Take A Hike - The Benefits Of Walking in Nature Oct 20, 2023

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Guests Kirsten Mullinax from NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health, and Amy Phillips from The Conservation Foundation discuss the annual Take a Hike! Challenge and the benefits of walking in nature.

The Rewards Of Gardening Sep 15, 2023

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In this episode, we hear from two gardeners about the joys, challenges and surprises of the 2023 gardening season at the Naperville Park District’s Garden Plots. Our guests are Priyanka, who rented a plot for the first time, and Barb, who has maintained a plot for many years and is a Master Gardener.

Summer Camp Reflections Aug 17, 2023

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Day camp staff members Cori and George reflect on the summer day camp experience, noting kids' creativity, fun memories and strengths of the program.

Senior Softball Legends Jun 30, 2023

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Two 89-year-old ball players from the Naperville Park District's Over 50 Softball League explain why they love the game and what keeps them coming back year after year.

Naperville's Unique Centennial Beach May 24, 2023

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Learn what makes Naperville's Centennial Beach a favorite summer destination. Two staff members familiar with Beach operations explain how it is unique and why people love it.

S34 Episode 03: Science-based Careers in Parks Apr 28, 2023

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Ben Palczynski, Park Specialist II with the Naperville Park District, tells how his career has given him flexibility and the opportunity to apply his knowledge of horticulture in his daily work.

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