Thanks SO much for listening to Ottawa Out Loud. We hope you learned and laughed. New episodes release every few weeks.

Today, Jessica and Rylie join me to discuss the incredible Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission! 

Ottawa County is known for its expansive, accessible, and biodiverse natural spaces, and it's the perfect time to start planning your next visit to a park. 

In this podcast, we talk about the Parks dept, its funding sources, Jess & Rylie's favorite parks, programs, rules & reminders, and an update on the newest park: Ottawa Sands!

Make sure to stay tuned all the way to the end to see if Jess & Rylie can pass the Name That Park Challenge!

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Ottawa County Parks Foundation Website: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org

Art For the Parks: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/2025-art-for-the-parks/

Volunteer Opportunities: https://miottawa.org/parks/volunteer/

Parks Foundation Volunteer Interest Form: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/volunteer-interest-form/

Parks Events Calendar: https://miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&Type=HealthWellness,Nature,Recreation,SpecialEvent,Volunteer

Parks Challenge!: https://miottawa.org/parks/parks-challenge/

The Ottawa Sands Project Documentary: https://youtu.be/uHniF2QdFtY?si=Am3GyMSVaAOUKxMc

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