Park Adventures Podcast
Join Natalie and Katie as they explore the world of Parks & Recreation with exciting special guests, field trips, informational sessions, and off-track discussions in this bi-weekly podcast celebrating everything Parks & Rec.
About your hosts:
Natalie Wood: Early Childhood Program Manager at Hoffman Estates Park District. Natalie runs not only most of the fun childhood enrichment programs in the district but also manages Little Stars Academy Full Day Childcare and the Half Day Preschools at the Triphahn Center and Willow Recreation Center. When not working Natalie enjoys creating baking confections (cupcakes yummmm), hanging out with friends, seeing musicals, and reading.
Katie Burgess: Superintendent of Communications & Marketing. When not out in the community representing the Park District, Katie can be found sharing information on social media, wrangling volunteers, and promoting all of the great programs and amenities at HEParks. Outside of work, Katie can be found smashing and dinking on the pickleball court, making a general artistic mess in her studio space, and hanging out around the firepit.
Music written and performed by the very talented John Anderson – Triphahn Center Lead Building Technician.
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- Park Adventures – Episode 4 – Get Hooked on New SportDuring this adventure – Natalie and Katie talk with Kyle Goddard, HEParks’ Outdoor Program Manager about Fishing. Kyle is an avid angler who not only runs and teaches the popular fishing program at HEParks but also competes in regional competitions. Relive… Read more: Park Adventures – Episode 4 – Get Hooked on New Sport
- Park Adventures – Episode 3 – Sprinkles and Splashes- Let’s Get Wet!It’s time to get wet! Summer is the time to play in the water, splash in spray pads and cool off at the pool. Join Natalie and Katie as they explore outdoor water activities, swim lessons, and water safety. [powerpress]
- Park Adventures – Episode 2 – It’s not the big three, non-traditional sportsWhat is a sport? Join Natalie and Katie as they explore what qualifies an activity as a sport. Obstacle courses, spike ball, hobby horses, language classes, and road trips are discussed as your hosts figure out the differences between traditional and… Read more: Park Adventures – Episode 2 – It’s not the big three, non-traditional sports
- Park Adventures – Episode 1 – Let’s Go Exploring (Introduction)Are you ready to go on an adventure? Join Natalie and Katie as they explore the world of Parks & Recreation through exciting special guests, field trips, and off-track discussions in this bi-weekly podcast. Meet your hosts in this first episode… Read more: Park Adventures – Episode 1 – Let’s Go Exploring (Introduction)
