The Weekly Parks and Rec Post

March 07, 2026

DPRS Media Network is the official media production arm of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, a storytelling-driven platform dedicated to elevating voices in the Parks & Recreation and Youth Sports communities. We create compelling content that educates, entertains, and empowers professionals, athletes, and local leaders alike.

Through our growing podcast network, livestream shows, community-based video series, and documentary-style storytelling, DPRS Media is redefining how impactful stories are told at the intersection of community, recreation, and youth development.

OUR MISSION

To provide high-quality media production that strengthens community impact, showcases leadership in parks and rec, and builds lasting partnerships with brands aligned with youth, health, education, and positive development.

NEW EPISODES ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

The Leadership Mindset That Transforms Public Service

Choosing the right ERP system can make or break a Parks & Recreation organization. In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with JD Liford, Founder of the RFP Institute, live from the LRPA Conference in Louisiana.

How to Start a Career in Parks & Recreation

In this episode of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) on The Daily Parks and Rec Show, hosts Aidyn Tierney and Michael Morrow sit down with young leaders from the City of Alpharetta Parks & Recreation Department to talk about career paths, day-to-day responsibilities, community impact, and why Parks & Rec is one of the most meaningful public service careers today.

Building Hispanic Leadership in Parks & Recreation

In this powerful episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with Edwin Rivera-Guzman, founder and leader of Hispanic Professionals in Parks & Recreation (HPPR).

Edwin shares his inspiring journey from Puerto Rico to the National Park Service, discussing mentorship, leadership development, cultural representation, and the real impact Parks & Recreation professionals have on communities across the country.

How Parks & Rec Leaders Manage Explosive City Growth

What does it take to scale an entire city while protecting quality of life, culture, and community?

In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show, host Craig LeBlanc sits down with Tyler Bybee, Managing Director of Community Services and Parks & Recreation Director for Taylor, Texas—one of the fastest-growing cities in America.

How Parks & Recreation Leaders Design Communities That Last

What does it really take to design parks that serve an entire community?

In this episode of The Daily Parks and Rec Show – Leadership Series, Craig LeBlanc sits down with Curtis Coates, Director of Leisure Services for the City of Perry, Georgia, to unpack the real-world leadership, decision-making, and community engagement behind successful Parks & Recreation systems.

YOUTH SPORTS MASTERY: ELEVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES

Every Thursday, join us for a game-changing episode of Youth Sports Mastery, sponsored by the National Academy of Athletics and hosted by Aaron Locks, CEO of the National Academy of Athletics, to brings you expert insights, tips, and strategies to help shape the future of youth sports.

This Show is for Anyone Who Cares About Kids, Community, and the Power of Play

Whether you're a coach, parent, recreation professional, or youth sports enthusiast, Youth Sports Mastery offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and real stories that help you create fun, inclusive, and impactful sports programs. From coaching tips and parenting wisdom to managing in-house programs or outsourcing them, we dive into what really works to build healthy kids, strong communities, and a lifelong love of sports.

Tune in, get inspired, and help us keep the joy in youth sports alive!

Join Us Each Thursday:

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best in the business. Tune in every Thursday at 1:30 PM EST to Youth Sports Mastery and get the insights you need to help the next generation of athletes reach their full potential.

Aaron Locks (CEO of National Academy of Athletics)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 866-90-SPORT / 707-527-2071

Website: http://www.NAofAFranchise.com

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Vendor Spotlight: Youth Sports Mastery

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HER SPORTS: THE VOICE OF WOMEN’S SPORT IN SAN DIEGO

Her Sports is creating a space where anyone can follow the women’s game and celebrate its impact on our community. By connecting fans, athletes, and institutions, we’re building a city-wide network that champions women’s sports, strengthens visibility for female athletes, and ensures their stories are seen, heard, and celebrated. At Her Sports San Diego, we’re on a mission to elevate the voice of women’s sports in our city. National media coverage of women’s athletics remains shockingly low at less than 15% overall and under 8% for professional sports. The numbers don’t lie- women’s athletics are underrepresented. We aim to change that by providing accessible, high-quality coverage of San Diego’s professional and collegiate women athletes.

THE ATHLETE’S COMMUTE PODCAST

The Athlete’s Commute is a podcast from Her Sports that features candid conversations with guests on their way to training. Hosted by Jourdan Ziff, the show captures athletes and people contributing to the women’s sports movement in a relaxed, in between moment, creating space for authentic stories about their routines, careers, community ties, and life beyond the game.

Be Part of the Movement Elevating Women’s Sports

Join Her Sports San Diego as we amplify the voices, stories, and impact of women athletes across our city. Follow along, share the stories, and help us build a stronger, more visible future for women’s sports.

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HOW OUTDOORLINK HELPS PARKS DO MORE WITH LESS

Outdoorlink supports Parks & Recreation departments in managing today’s parks more efficiently by providing cellular-based remote device management technology. Designed for teams working with limited staff and tight budgets, the platform allows park professionals to monitor and control critical infrastructure without needing to be physically on site.

With real-time visibility over assets such as lighting, signage, gates, and other powered equipment, Outdoorlink helps reduce manual checks and speed up issue resolution. The result is more reliable daily operations, better use of existing resources, and greater confidence managing multiple facilities.

Why It Matters

Parks departments are being asked to manage more facilities, more technology, and more expectations with fewer resources. Outdoorlink helps meet that challenge by simplifying operations and reducing unnecessary site visits.

With Outdoorlink’s platform, park teams can:

Monitor lighting and powered assets in real time
Receive instant alerts when outages or issues occur
Remotely turn systems on or off and reboot equipment
Automate schedules based on local sunrise and sunset
Manage multiple parks and facilities from one centralized dashboard

By reducing after site visits and manual inspections, Outdoorlink helps departments save time, control operational costs, and improve overall system reliability.

Outdoorlink’s cellular-based technology also removes the need for complex network infrastructure, making it easier to deploy across both urban and rural parks. The result is a more efficient, scalable approach to park operations that supports sustainability goals and long-term asset performance.

Discover how Outdoorlink simplifies monitoring, automation, and asset management—without complex networks or added staffing.

Vendor Spotlight: Smart Parks Forward: Lighting the Way to Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Parks

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ON THE FRONTLINE: SPOTLIGHTING THE VOICES OF MILITARY RECREATION PROFESSIONAL

On the Front Line – The Military Rec Show expands The Daily Parks and Rec Show’s reach as a powerful addition to the DPRS Media Network, shining a spotlight on military recreation professionals serving armed forces communities around the world. Airing every Tuesday at 1:30 PM EST, the show focuses on the individuals who support millions of service members and their families across the Department of Defense under uniquely demanding conditions.

At the helm of the show is host and content coordinator John Prue, whose nearly four decades of service in Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) with the United States Navy bring unparalleled depth and credibility to the podcast. John’s career includes leadership roles such as MWR Program Analyst for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, where he evaluated program effectiveness across 23 installations in nine states, and Installation Program Director at Naval Station Great Lakes—home to the Navy’s only boot camp.

Beyond his operational leadership, John has been a longtime advocate and contributor within the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), serving the organization for more than 30 years through conference leadership, presentations, published articles, and board service. Today, as Founder and CEO of JDP Services – Management Consulting, he continues to support and guide Parks and Recreation professionals nationwide.

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Vendor Spotlight: Voices of Military Recreation Professionals

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The Daily Parks and Rec Show Heads to the CPRS Conference 2026

The parks and recreation community is built on connection, shared knowledge, and the stories that shape the profession. This year, The Daily Parks and Rec Show is bringing those conversations directly to one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings, the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Conference 2026.

As one of the largest professional events for parks and recreation leaders, the CPRS Conference brings together hundreds of professionals from across California and beyond to share ideas, explore innovations, and strengthen the future of community recreation.

Bringing the Conversation to the Conference Floor

The Daily Parks and Rec Show will be engaging with attendees directly from the conference, connecting with professionals who are shaping the future of parks, recreation, aquatics, community programming, and public spaces.

The show has become a growing platform for leaders across the industry to share their experiences, highlight innovative programs, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing today’s parks and recreation professionals.

At CPRS 2026, the show will capture live conversations, insights from conference attendees, and perspectives from leaders who are driving change in their communities.

Amplifying Voices Across the Industry

The Daily Parks and Rec Show has focused on elevating the voices of the people behind parks and recreation — the directors, program leaders, aquatics professionals, frontline staff, and innovators who make community spaces thrive.

By participating in CPRS 2026, the show continues its mission of highlighting the work being done across the profession and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue around leadership, technology, safety, and community engagement.

A Shared Commitment to Community

Events like the CPRS Conference serve as a reminder that parks and recreation is more than facilities and programs — it’s about people, relationships, and the communities we serve.

By bringing The Daily Parks and Rec Show into the conference environment, the team hopes to capture the spirit of collaboration and share it with a broader audience across the parks and recreation profession.

Whether attending the conference in person or following the conversations online, professionals will have an opportunity to hear directly from the voices shaping the future of the field.

Follow the Conversations

Throughout the conference, highlights and conversations from CPRS 2026 will be shared through The Daily Parks and Rec Show and across the DPRS Media Network, continuing to connect parks and recreation professionals from across the country.

Because the best ideas in parks and recreation often begin with a simple conversation.

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