15 Best Parks and Recreation Podcasts
Parks and Recreation Podcasts
Here are 15 Best Parks and Recreation Podcasts worth listening to in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
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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.MORE Hosts Cort Jones, Cara Myers, Christina High
Producer/Network National Recreation and Park Association
Email ****@nrpa.org
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 55.8KInstagram 14.9K Avg Length 46 min Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.(Export Full Database)Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Park Leaders Show
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Park Leaders connects the wisdom of Park Managers, leaders in the park system, and thought leaders of the business world with up and coming park leaders. This is the show for Park Rangers, Park Managers, and leaders who want to have an impact. Join host Jody Maberry as he talks to park leaders from all over the world.MORE Host Jody Maberry
Producer/Network Jody Maberry
Email ****@jodymaberry.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.9K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact
3. ParkTalk Podcast
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Naperville Park District, serving a large Chicago suburb, shares stories of people passionate about health, nature, sports, community and everything related to parks and recreation. Visit our website for more information about each episode.MORE Producer/Network Naperville Park District
Email ****@napervilleparks.org
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 21.1KTwitter 8.6KInstagram 7K Avg Length 20 min Video Podcast YouTube
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4. The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast
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A podcast for Parks and Recreation professionals who are working to change the game in the field.
Host Chris K
Producer/Network Productive Parks
Email ****@productiveparks.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 29 Avg Length 9 min Get Email Contact
5. MRPA On the Air
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MRPA is a professional membership association serving nearly 900 members statewide with the mission to improve the quality of life in Minnesota by enhancing the professional parks, open space, recreation and leisure services.Join us as we chat about our profession and discuss everything Parks and Recreation related throughout the entire state of Minnesota.MORE Hosts Bryce Shearen, Meredith A. Lawrence
Producer/Network Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
Email ****@littlecanadamn.org
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
6. Parks n Wrecked
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We watch the show Parks and Rec while chatting with someone from the parks and rec department, all while getting parks n wrecked. Let's do it.
Producer/Network Joey
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 118Twitter 98 Avg Length 65 min Get Email Contact
7. Let's Talk Parks Podcast: Stories of Purpose-Driven Parks and Recreation Professionals
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Check out new episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/lets-talk-parks
Producer/Network Let's Talk Parks
Apple Rating 4.9/5Instagram 713 Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
8. Park It Here - Louisville Parks and Rec Podcast
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The official Podcast for the Louisville Parks and Recreation Department. With 120 parks and approximately 13,000 acres of public land, we're truly the City of Parks.
Producer/Network Louisville Parks and Recreation
Email ****@louisvilleky.gov
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 25.6KTwitter 16.5KInstagram 10.5K Avg Length 18 min Get Email Contact
9. I Left My Park In San Francisco
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This podcast explores the fun, quirky, and obscure stories of San Francisco's parks. Hosted by SF Rec and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg, it delves into the lesser known features of our parks and recreation centers throughout the City. Grab your sweater (this is SF), let's get out and play!Produced by: Madison SinkMORE Producer/Network SF Recreation and Park Department
Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 10 min Get Email Contact
10. RecReflect with Jordan and Will
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Join Dr. Jordan Daniel and Will 'Boss' Doss as they discuss all things parks and recreation in the great state of Texas! This show is brought to you by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS).MORE Producer/Network Texas Recreation and Park Society
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact
11. PARDcast Round Rock Parks and Recreation
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Round Rock, TX. Parks and Rec Department 'PARDcast', is monthly podcast featuring information on all upcoming special events, adult & youth sports, parks and trails, aquatics, fitness and wellness, facilities, and recreation programs. The 'PARDcast' podcast keeps Round Rock residents in the 'know' with all things PARD!MORE Hosts Maggie Smith, Todd Worlock
Producer/Network Todd, Round Rock Parks and Rec
Email ****@roundrocktexas.gov
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 2.5KInstagram 9.2K Avg Length 9 min Get Email Contact
12. Power of Parks Podcast
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Welcome to Power of Parks, a podcast produced by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, where we share inspiring stories from people who have benefited from nature, parks, and recreation.MORE Email ****@pbcgov.org
Facebook 15.6KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 16.7K Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact
Parks and Recreation shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Cort Jones | Co Host | nrpa.org/blog/Podcasts | 9 | @whoiscortjones | 40 | |
Cara Myers | Co Host | nrpa.org/blog/Podcasts | 9 | |||
Christina High | Co Host | nrpa.org/blog/Podcasts | 9 | |||
Jody Maberry | Host | parkleaders.libsyn.com | 9 | @jodymaberry | ||
Chris K | Host | productiveparks.com/podcast | 17 | |||
Bryce Shearen | Co Host | sites.libsyn.com/417143 | 4 | |||
Meredith A. Lawrence | Co Host | sites.libsyn.com/417143 | 4 | |||
Maggie Smith | Co Host | roundrocktexas.gov/news/parks-and-rec-department-launches-pardcast | 1 | |||
Todd Worlock | Co Host | roundrocktexas.gov/news/parks-and-rec-department-launches-pardcast | 1 | |||
Naperville Park District | soundcloud.com/naperparks/napervilles-unique-centennial-beach | 43 | @NaperParks | |||
Joey Held | parkswreckedpod.simplecast.com/episodes/treat-yo-self-in-beverly-hills-Gb2V3xXY | 20 | @parkswreckedpod | 98 | ||
Louisville Parks And Recreation | soundcloud.com/park-it-here/episode-3-forestry-tree-canopy | 20 | @loukyparks | 16.5K | ||
Joey | spreaker.com/episode/why-don-t-you-take-a-whale-sounds-break--59907373 | 20 | @parkswreckedpod | 98 | ||
Jessica Burke | buzzsprout.com/1387048/6691466-healthy-infrastructure-with-trent-matthias.mp3 | 19 | ||||
Pbcparks | pbcparks.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/power-of-parks-ed-mcclure | 17 | @pbcparks | 3.8K | ||
Sf Recreation And Park Department | soundcloud.com/user-695497841/the-secret-treasure-hunt | 10 | ||||
Texas Recreation And Park Society | buzzsprout.com/1387048/12321029-be-a-person-that-gets-in-there-does-the-work-go-at-it-go-hard.mp3 | 2 |