Parks On Demand Podcast

Parks On Demand S2E1: We're Back!

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

On this episode, we talk about the history of Juneteenth and share a clip from an interview with local historian Mark Hanson. Mark discusses the 99th Pursuit Squadron: The 99th Pursuit Squadron was the first black flying squadron, and the first to deploy overseas. This squadron is more commonly associated with the Tuskegee Army Air Fields but did you know they got their start in Rantoul, Illinois? Mark Hanson took the time to chat with us about this monumental squadron’s start at Chanute Field! Visit our YouTube channel for the full interview: https://youtu.be/gXRkZwV6ayY

View our full Virtual Juneteenth Celebration here: https://champaignparks.com/virtual-juneteenth-celebration-2021/

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

On this episode, we discuss public art, dance arts summer programming, and three things you probably didn’t know the Champaign Park District offers!

Information on The Great ARTdoors Public Art Project: https://40north.org/programs/thegreatARTdoors  and here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=40North&set=a.10159895084636803

Information on Dance Arts Conservatory: https://champaignparks.com/dancearts/

Information on Virginia Theatre: http://www.thevirginia.org

Information on Tree Programs: https://champaignparks.com/tree-programs/

Information on Scholarships: https://champaignparks.com/registration/

General Champaign Park District information: http://www.champaignparks.org

Episode #17: Equity in the Arts & Special Events in the Parks

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

C-US, HEAR US: New Play Festival for Underrepresented Voices Info/Registration: https://registration.champaignparks.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?SessionID=%3C?VSI-SessionID?%3E&module=AR&primarycode=121197

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Episode #16: Coding for Kids & Free Outdoor Fitness Program

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

Code Wiz - CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER:

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

More information on Douglass Park Fitness Trail: https://champaignparks.com/park/douglass-park/

Episode #15: TWO Guest Interviews! Accessibility in Play & Imagination at the Park

On today’s episode, hear from Jill Moore at Landscape Structures about Universally Designed & Accessible Playground Structures and from Elwood, who gives a kid's perspective on fun things to do when at a park with no playground.

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Episode #14: Summer Hiring & Job Fair, Town & Country Amateur Art Show, & Blooming Parks

On today’s episode, learn about job opportunities, our local art show, and new ways to spend 1000 Hours Outside!

Helpful links:

Job Fair Information: https://champaignparks.com/event/virtual-summer-job-fair/

Employment Opportunities: https://www.applitrack.com/cparkdistrict/onlineapp/default.aspx

Town & Country Information: https://champaignparks.com/town-country-amateur-art-show/

Summer 2021 Program Guide: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cpd2021summer_linked-3.pdf

West Side Park: https://champaignparks.com/park/west-side-park/

Hessel Park: https://champaignparks.com/park/hessel-park/

On today’s episode, our Horticulture Supervisor shares tips on starting plants from seed and general planting tips! We also have information on our summer programming including the launch of our Summer Program Guide.

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

On today’s episode, we have two great interviews and some information on enjoying time outside.

Be sure to subscribe for new episodes so you can #ExploreChampaignParks with us!

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Ties & Tennies Fundraiser Information: https://champaignparks.com/event/ties-tennies-2021-fundraiser/

Champaign Park District Preschool Information: https://champaignparks.com/early-childhood/

On today’s episode, we have a special interview that will help you get some ideas on new activities for playground fun. We'll share some disc golf beginner tips and information on the Dodds Park Disc Golf Course, as well as tips on how to prepare your child for preschool ahead of our fall registration launch.

Be sure to subscribe for new episodes so you can #ExploreChampaignParks with us!

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/

1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Ties & Tennies Fundraiser Information: https://champaignparks.com/event/ties-tennies-2021-fundraiser/ 

Champaign Park District Preschool Information: https://champaignparks.com/early-childhood/