The Daily Parks & Rec Show

The Daily Parks & Rec Show The Daily Parks & Rec Show is Live Weekdays at 12PM EST.

We highlight Professionals in the Parks & Rec Community, Raise awareness of the Parks & Rec as a career choice for the youth and also share best practices to the overall community.

10/30/2025

🌱 What does it take to grow tomorrow’s leaders today?

In our brand-new Growing Leaders series, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with David L. Howard Jr. to talk about youth entrepreneurship, creative community programs, and how Parks & Rec can shape future leaders at every age.

From kids’ fishing tournaments to entrepreneur markets and esports leagues, this episode dives deep into how innovation and heart can transform communities. 💡

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jM_uN9l7VLo

10/29/2025

In this powerhouse episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with Nick Smith, Newaygo County Parks Director, to uncover how his team turned a struggling parks system into a fully self-funded, million-dollar operation without a single tax dollar.

Nick shares his playbook for cost recovery, revenue generation, and community engagement from multi-year contracts and campground upgrades to Michigan’s award-winning Dragon Trail and student-built cabins that fund themselves.

If you’re a parks and recreation professional, this episode is a must-watch masterclass on innovation, leadership, and building a legacy that lasts a century.

� Topics Include:
-How Newaygo County became 100% self-funded
-Smart cost recovery tactics for every department
-The Dragon Trail: from vision to award-winning success
-Turning trade school projects into lasting park revenue
-Marketing your parks through storytelling and social media

� Watch the full replay now and learn how to make your park system financially unstoppable!

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� Want to Co-Create a Show with Us?
If you're a vendor or agency with deep expertise in a particular Parks and Rec field, DPRS wants to hear from you. Co-producing a show can elevate your visibility and serve the greater mission of educating and inspiring parks professionals across the country.

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10/29/2025

🏊‍♀️ From lifeguards to skate parks to disaster recovery, what really goes into running a thriving Parks & Rec department? 🌳

In this episode of The Daily Parks & Rec Show Leadership Series, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with Doug Damery, Director of Parks & Recreation in Normal, Illinois, to uncover:

💡 Why lifeguards are true first responders
🛹 How community input shaped a new skate park
🌪️ The powerful recovery story after an F4 tornado
👩‍🎓 Why mentorship matters for the next generation of leaders

It’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and community building you won’t want to miss. 💪

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/v9FMnWKKGwc

10/28/2025

🏀 From the Courts to 11,000 Acres of Leadership 🌳

From Georgia basketball courts to leading F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Desmond Timmons proves that perseverance, purpose, and community go hand in hand.

In this episode of The Daily Parks & Rec Show – Leadership Series, Craig LeBlanc dives into Desmond’s incredible journey:
💡 Lessons from sports that shaped his leadership style
🧠 The power of being coachable—in life and work
🌍 Recreation in Iraq: MWR in a combat zone
💪 Managing stress and leading through challenges
❤️ Why recreation isn’t just a job—it’s a calling

🎥 Watch now and get inspired by how leadership, service, and recreation intersect to change lives. ⬇️
🔗 https://youtu.be/RQcQ6ypANu4

💬 What’s one leadership lesson YOU learned from sports or Parks & Rec? Drop it in the comments 👇

10/27/2025

In this powerful episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show: Youth Sports Mastery, host Aaron Locks teams up with V.J. Stanley Jr. former D1 coach, author, and youth sports truth-teller, to rip the bandaid off the myths driving modern youth sports.

They tackle the real reasons kids are quitting, the hidden costs of the “scholarship dream,” and how parents and coaches can bring back the fun, fairness, and purpose that sports were meant to have.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s journey in youth sports is building character or burning them out, this is your wake-up call.

� Watch the full replay and join the movement to make youth sports fun again.

� Subscribe to The Daily Parks and Rec Show for more honest conversations that elevate recreation and restore purpose to play.

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� Want to Co-Create a Show with Us?
If you're a vendor or agency with deep expertise in a particular Parks and Rec field, DPRS wants to hear from you. Co-producing a show can elevate your visibility and serve the greater mission of educating and inspiring parks professionals across the country.

� Get in touch with us via LinkedIn to explore collaboration �
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10/27/2025

In this inspiring episode of The Daily Parks & Rec Show, we sit down with Marcus Gallegos, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation for Lewisville, TX, whose journey from the insurance world to leading $20M recreation projects is nothing short of remarkable.

From opening world-class facilities to pioneering wildflower programs that save millions 🌸 and advancing the 10-Minute Walk to a Park initiative 🌳, Marcus is redefining what it means to build sustainable, equitable, and thriving communities.

🎧 Tune in to hear his leadership insights, lessons from the field, and how he’s shaping the future of public spaces through innovation and heart.

👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YXeyrJjSowM
💬 Comment below: What’s one innovation in your community’s parks that inspires you?

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🎧 New week, new inspiration! Whether you’re leading a team, planning your next community event, or just need a spark to ...
10/27/2025

🎧 New week, new inspiration! Whether you’re leading a team, planning your next community event, or just need a spark to start the week, tune in to The Daily Parks and Rec Show and fuel your passion for making a difference through parks and recreation. 💪

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10/24/2025

It’s our 200th episode! �

Aaron Locks (CEO of the National Academy of Athletics) sits down with longtime coach and advocate Scott Laigo to tackle the state of youth sports, from burnout and over-specialization to how parents, coaches, and parks & rec leaders can bring the fun back to the field.

They dive into:
-Why kids are quitting sports by age 13
-How “play” builds leadership and resilience
-The hidden truth about college recruiting and scholarships
-Simple ways Parks & Rec programs can restore community and joy

If you care about developing not just athletes, but confident, healthy kids, this is a must-watch milestone conversation. ���

� Watch the full replay now and join the movement to make youth sports fun, fair, and meaningful again.

� Share your thoughts in the comments, how are YOU helping bring the “joy” back to youth sports?

� Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/-q8l?si=nJmUcI62Gg7qGbi_

� Want to Co-Create a Show with Us?
If you're a vendor or agency with deep expertise in a particular Parks and Rec field, DPRS wants to hear from you. Co-producing a show can elevate your visibility and serve the greater mission of educating and inspiring parks professionals across the country.

� Get in touch with us via LinkedIn to explore collaboration �
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10/24/2025

What if Parks & Recreation had its own media network, like ESPN, but for community impact? In this episode, Craig LeBlanc shares how The Daily Parks and Rec Show is evolving into a full-fledged media company built for the Parks & Rec community. From leadership and maintenance to youth sports, finance, and young professionals, discover the shows, stories, and people driving this movement to elevate our industry nationwide.

� Tune in to hear how Parks & Rec pros are taking control of their story and shaping the future of community media. Subscribe and be part of the movement that’s redefining Parks & Recreation storytelling!

� Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/-q8l?si=nJmUcI62Gg7qGbi_

� Want to Co-Create a Show with Us?
If you're a vendor or agency with deep expertise in a particular Parks and Rec field, DPRS wants to hear from you. Co-producing a show can elevate your visibility and serve the greater mission of educating and inspiring parks professionals across the country.

� Get in touch with us via LinkedIn to explore collaboration �
www.linkedin.com/company/the-daily-parks-and-rec-show

10/23/2025

From local parks in The Woodlands to leading one of Texas’ most luxurious golf communities, Tyler Little’s story is a masterclass in servant leadership and passion for people. Discover how his Parks & Rec roots shaped the culture of excellence at Bluejack National, home to Tiger Woods’ first U.S. course design, and how he’s redefining what “recreation” means for modern communities.

� Tune in to hear how Parks & Rec experience can open doors far beyond the public sector. Don’t miss this inspiring story of growth, leadership, and purpose!

� Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/-q8l?si=nJmUcI62Gg7qGbi_

� Want to Co-Create a Show with Us?
If you're a vendor or agency with deep expertise in a particular Parks and Rec field, DPRS wants to hear from you. Co-producing a show can elevate your visibility and serve the greater mission of educating and inspiring parks professionals across the country.

� Get in touch with us via LinkedIn to explore collaboration �
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10/23/2025

🎙️ From Clay to Community: Rachel Smith’s YPN Story 🌟

From shaping clay to shaping communities — Rachel Smith’s journey is one for every Parks & Rec pro to hear! 👏

In this inspiring episode, Craig LeBlanc sits down with Rachel, a leader in the Young Professionals Network (YPN), to talk about:

🎨 Revitalizing Lynchburg’s Jackson Heights Art Studio
🏺 Pottery as a life lesson
🤝 The power of mentorship & partnerships
💡 Finding your “why” in Parks & Rec

Whether you’re new to the field or simply love a good story about purpose and community — this one’s packed with wisdom, laughs (🐾 raccoon story, anyone?), and inspiration.

👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ppB_0UEqDYg

🎧 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE to support Parks & Rec pros nationwide!

10/23/2025

From a small-town YMCA job to leading one of the most impressive Parks & Rec systems in Oklahoma. Jason Olsen, Director of Parks & Recreation for Norman, shares how smart investments, university partnerships, and a half-percent sales tax transformed his city’s parks into a regional destination.

Discover how Norman’s $150 million “Quality of Life” initiative reshaped community recreation, how partnerships with the University of Oklahoma and Trey Young created national attention, and why Jason believes Parks & Rec is the ultimate career that blends purpose, community, and legacy.

Plus, hear insights on AI, autonomous mowers, social media strategy, and the future of parks innovation.

� Ready to see what modern Parks & Rec leadership looks like?
Tune in to this replay and get inspired to invest in your city’s future!

� Drop your thoughts: What’s your city’s biggest Parks & Rec success story?

� Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/-q8l?si=nJmUcI62Gg7qGbi_

� Want to Co-Create a Show with Us?
If you're a vendor or agency with deep expertise in a particular Parks and Rec field, DPRS wants to hear from you. Co-producing a show can elevate your visibility and serve the greater mission of educating and inspiring parks professionals across the country.

� Get in touch with us via LinkedIn to explore collaboration �
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