Table tennis players explain why they enjoy and benefit from weekly games at the local table tennis club. View episode web page at www.napervilleparks.org/podcasts.

Coach Peter Habala, five-time national champion from Team Romania, explains the challenges of fencing and why it's great both for adults and kids.

Three adult ballet students talk about the fun and benefits of beginning ballet as an adult.

An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “connecting the community” in addition to a brief look back at 2018 and a look forward to 2019 sets the stage for this podcast series.

Guests: Mike Reilly, Park Board President; Ray McGury, Executive Director

Park District staff takes a look back at 2018 accomplishments and previews key projects and timeframes for 2019.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning

Environmental initiatives and sustainability of parks and golf operations are discussed in addition to progress relative to the golf master plan.

Guests: Kevin Finnegan, Director of Parks; Carl Gorra, Parks and Fleet Operations Manager; Tim Dunn, Naperbrook Head Golf Professional

Two and a half years in to the Fort Hill facility’s operations, the staff reflects on its success, previews emerging programs and highlights the expansion planned for 2019.

Guests: Sue Nance, Superintendent of Facilities; Kristina McGrath, Fitness Manager

Community cooperation that makes District programs and events happen, program growth and new programs in 2018 and 2019 are discussed.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation; Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation

Staff recruiting and retention initiatives are discussed in addition to technology enhancements that help connect patrons in our parks and facilities across the District.

Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources; Omar Sandoval, Director of Information Technology

Nancy Wiersum from Loaves &Fishes Community Services and Brad Wilson from Naperville Park District discuss the impact of donations like garden fresh produce and pumpkin pies on ending hunger in our community.