{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Inspiring Park and Recreation Stories \u2014 Episode 164","description":"It\u2019s 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\u2019s episode, we\u2019re reflecting on some of our favorite moments from the year, as well as chatting about what we\u2019ll be up to in 2025 \u2014 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 \u2014 Episode 149  Make an Impact by Leading with a Mentoring Mindset \u2014 Episode 150  Creating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska \u2014 Episode 152  Creating a World Where Humanity Stands Out \u2014 Episode 153  Fostering Belonging Through Community Theater \u2014 Episode 156  Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive Recreation \u2014 Episode 157  From Access to Action: How We Can Thrive Like a Meadow \u2014 Episode 159  Roving Leaders: Decades of Empowering Youth in D.C. \u2014 Episode 161  From Newcomer to Seasoned Professional: Navigating the NRPA Annual Conference \u2014 Episode 162  Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks \u2014 Episode 163  Be sure to tune in to every episode&amp;nbsp;here! Have feedback about this episode or Open Space Radio overall? Share it with us! If you enjoyed this episode or learned something that might help you make a positive impact in your community, please consider donating to NRPA to support not only our storytelling efforts, but also our mission to advance parks, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all at nrpa.org\/donate. ","author_name":"Open Space Radio","author_url":"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/blog\/about-open-space-radio-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34473055\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182402890"}