15 Best Parks and Recreation Podcasts
Parks and Recreation Podcasts
Here are 15 Best Parks and Recreation Podcasts worth listening to in 2026. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
Export Contact List1. Open Space Radio Blog
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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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 57KInstagram 16.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 1.9K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form 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 Hosts Danny Rehm, Sameera Luthman
Producer/Network Naperville Park District
Email ****@napervilleparks.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 23.3KTwitter 8.5KInstagram 8.1K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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4. 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 1.3K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
5. 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 28 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
6. Parks n Wrecked
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
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.
Hosts Joey, Haleigh, Sean
Producer/Network Joey
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 117Twitter 86 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
7. Let's Talk Parks Podcast: Stories of Purpose-Driven Parks and Recreation Professionals
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Website Apple Spotify
Check out new episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/lets-talk-parks
Hosts Becky Dunlap, Marissa Moravec
Producer/Network Let's Talk Parks
Email ****@letstalkparks.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 29Instagram 702 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
8. 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 Host Phil Ginsburg
Producer/Network SF Recreation and Park Department
Email ****@sfgov.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
9. 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 Hosts Dr. Jordan Daniel, Will Doss
Producer/Network Texas Recreation and Park Society
Email ****@angelo.edu
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
10. 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 28.3KTwitter 16.5KInstagram 11.4K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form 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
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 2.5KInstagram 11.5K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size 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
Estimated listeners
Facebook 16.5KTwitter 3.7KInstagram 17.9K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
Parks and Recreation shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cort Jones | Co Host | nrpa.org/blog/Podcasts | 9 | Male | @whoiscortjones | United States | |
| Cara Myers | Co Host | nrpa.org/blog/Podcasts | 9 | Female | |||
| Christina High | Co Host | nrpa.org/blog/Podcasts | 9 | Female | United States | ||
| Jody Maberry | Host | parkleaders.libsyn.com | 9 | Male | @jodymaberry | Port Townsend, WA, United States | |
| Danny Rehm | Co Host | napervilleparks.org/podcasts | 13 | Male | Chicago, IL, United States | ||
| Sameera Luthman | Co Host | napervilleparks.org/podcasts | 13 | Female | Naperville, IL, United States | ||
| Bryce Shearen | Co Host | sites.libsyn.com/417143 | 4 | Male | |||
| Meredith A. Lawrence | Co Host | sites.libsyn.com/417143 | 4 | Female | Prior Lake, MN, United States | ||
| Chris K | Host | productiveparks.com/podcast | 17 | ||||
| Joey | Co Host | parkswreckedpod.simplecast.com | |||||
| Haleigh | Co Host | parkswreckedpod.simplecast.com | |||||
| Sean | Co Host | parkswreckedpod.simplecast.com | |||||
| Becky Dunlap | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-parks | 53 | Female | Atlanta, GA, United States | ||
| Marissa Moravec | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-parks | 53 | Male | Mundelein, IL, United States | ||
| Phil Ginsburg | Host | soundcloud.com/user-695497841 | Male | @philginsburgsf | San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
| Dr. Jordan Daniel | Co Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1387048 | Male | San Angelo, TX, United States | |||
| Will Doss | Co Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1387048 | Male | ||||
| Maggie Smith | Co Host | roundrocktexas.gov/news/parks-and-rec-department-launches-pardcast | 1 | Female | |||
| Todd Worlock | Co Host | roundrocktexas.gov/news/parks-and-rec-department-launches-pardcast | 1 | Male | Austin, TX, United States | ||
| Louisville Parks And Recreation | soundcloud.com/park-it-here/episode-3-forestry-tree-canopy | 20 | @loukyparks | Louisville, KY, United States | |||
| Pbcparks | pbcparks.wordpress.com/2019/04/08/power-of-parks-ed-mcclure | 17 | @pbcparks |