VRPS: Beyond the Playground

Virginia Recreation & Park Society
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Beyond the Playground, the official podcast of Virginia Recreation & Park Society, brings the personal stories behind the current trends, growth, and innovations in Virginia's parks and recreation space. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the Society's efforts to advance parks and recreation and hear firsthand as we get expert opinions, deep reflections, and hot takes on what is happening in our industry.

Episodes

  1. 11/15/2024

    VRPS' Health & Wellness Resource Group

    Learn about the goals, history and purpose of the Health and Wellness Resource Group!   Sign up for their latest webinar on November 18th at 10 am at https://vrps.memberclicks.net/hwrg-virtual-event-nov24#!/

    34 min

  2. 09/13/2024

    Welcoming partners, vendors, and sponsors to our conversations

    Our parks and recreation ecosystem includes all of us- professionals on the job, nonprofits and associations like VRPS, and of course our vendors, partners and suppliers as well! Sharing his perspective, Beyond  the Playground welcomes Datis Mohsenipour from Xplor Recreation. We learn about Datis' path to the industry, his insights as a tech partner, and some of his predictions for the future.

    53 min

  3. 06/12/2024

    Play All Day VA

    Joy Johnson and Sarah O'Reilly from James City County join Justin and Tabitha to discuss the Play All Day VA initiative. Learn more at https://www.vrps.com/play-all-day-va.

    40 min

  4. 04/02/2024

    Leveling Up with Board Service

    Join hosts Tabitha Martinez and Justin Bullock as the tables are turned and VRPS Executive Director Bailey Kasten asks the questions as all three share their experiences with board service.

    44 min

  5. 02/27/2024

    Episode 2, February 27, 2024 - Mentorship and the Young Professionals Network

    We're back with Episode 2 of Beyond the Playground – the new VRPS podcast! Join VRPS leaders Justin Bullock and Tabitha Martinez as they take a look behind the curtain at the Society's Mentorship Program and Young Professionals Network. In the studio this episode are guests Emmy Houck, Parks & Recreation Manager for the Town of Ashland and AJ McCage, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, Henrico County Recreation and Parks.

    50 min

  6. 01/30/2024

    Episode 1, January 24, 2024: A Chat with VRPS Executive Director, Bailey Kasten

    Listen in for episode 1 of the new VRPS podcast - Beyond the Playground! Join Justin Bullock, VRPS President and Tabitha Martinez, VRPS Vice President for a conversation with the new Executive Director of VRPS, Bailey Kasten.   Beyond the Playground is proudly powered by Xplor Recreation!

    42 min
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Beyond the Playground, the official podcast of Virginia Recreation & Park Society, brings the personal stories behind the current trends, growth, and innovations in Virginia's parks and recreation space. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the Society's efforts to advance parks and recreation and hear firsthand as we get expert opinions, deep reflections, and hot takes on what is happening in our industry.

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