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Описание: Parks & Recreation is more than programs and playgrounds, it’s an essential public service.

In this episode of The Rec Room Podcast, we go behind the scenes with Henry County, Georgia Parks & Recreation, widely regarded as one of the best-run park systems in America. This high-energy conversation explores how professional associations, leadership development, emergency preparedness, and cross-department collaboration are shaping the future of Parks & Rec nationwide.

From GRPA and NRPA conferences to crisis response, sheltering communities, and COOP planning, this episode highlights how Parks & Rec professionals lead before, during, and after emergencies—while still building culture, wellness, and connection every day.

🎙️ Featuring insights from:
✅ Henry County Parks & Recreation leadership
✅ Emergency Management & Homeland Security
✅ Maintenance, athletics, programming, and young professionals
County leadership perspectives

Whether you’re a director, supervisor, maintenance professional, or emerging leader, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways you can apply immediately.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Hook & Intro: Welcome to The Rec Room
01:31 – GRPA, LRPA & Why Professional Associations Matter
05:10 – Conferences, Visibility & Building Industry Influence
09:40 – Career Growth Through GRPA & NRPA Leadership Programs
15:20 – From First-Time Speakers to National Presenters
20:45 – Networking, Sidebar Conversations & Real Value of Conferences
26:30 – Culture Shift Inside Henry County Parks & Rec
31:10 – Elevating Maintenance & Finding Your Voice
34:50 – County Manager Perspective: Why Parks & Rec Matters
38:40 – Parks & Rec as an Essential Service
42:55 – Emergency Response, Sheltering & COOP Plans
48:10 – Disaster Recovery & Cross-Department Collaboration
52:40 – Facilities, Maintenance, Robotics & Innovation
56:30 – Preparing the Next Generation of Parks & Rec Leaders
01:00:20 – Final Thoughts, Takeaways & Closing Remarks

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