It’s our final episode of Open Space Radio for 2024! Did you know we released 15 episodes this year and talked with 27 amazing community leaders for a whopping 758 minutes of conversation (more than 12 hours!) about the power of parks and recreation?

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the show to share their story this year and to everyone who tuned in to an episode. We truly love amplifying these stories through our platform and appreciate you trusting us with that!

On today’s episode, we’re reflecting on some of our favorite moments from the year, as well as chatting about what we’ll be up to in 2025 — like scaling back to monthly episodes to bring you even richer, more compelling stories packed with even more voices from the profession.

Tune in to the full episode below to reflect on the year with us and listen to some powerful clips from the following episodes:

• Imposter Syndrome Is Real — Episode 149
• Make an Impact by Leading with a Mentoring Mindset — Episode 150
• Creating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska — Episode 152
• Creating a World Where Humanity Stands Out — Episode 153
• Fostering Belonging Through Community Theater — Episode 156
• Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive Recreation — Episode 157
• From Access to Action: How We Can Thrive Like a Meadow — Episode 159
• Roving Leaders: Decades of Empowering Youth in D.C. — Episode 161
• From Newcomer to Seasoned Professional: Navigating the NRPA Annual Conference — Episode 162
• Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163

Be sure to tune in to every episode here!

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