IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County's Executive Director Mike Holan about his agency's response to the pandemic and more.

Park Cast Episode #16 - Mike Holan

Lake County Forest Preserves Executive Director Ty Kovach talks with IAPD's Director of Communication & Digital Content Wayne Utterback about the increase in visitors that are embracing the outdoors during the pandemic.

Park Cast Episode #17 - Ty Kovach

Champaign County Forest Preserve District Executive Director Mary Ellen Wuellner talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about her agency's ability to adjust during a pandemic to bring integral services to her community.

Park Cast Episode #18 - Mary Ellen Wuellner

Byron Forest Preserve's Executive Director Todd Tucker talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about his agency's efforts to adapt to the ever changing needs of the community in the midst of a pandemic.

Park Cast Episode #19 - Todd Tucker

Forest Preserve District of Will County's Chief Operating Officer Ralph Schultz talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about his agency's ability to adjust to changing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park Cast Episode #20 - Ralph Schultz

Forest Preserves of Cook County General Superintendent Arnold Randall speaks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about the success of camp grounds and golf courses during the pandemic.

Park Cast Episode #21 - Arnold Randall

Elizabeth talks about how her 50-year-old agency learned new ways to deliver important services to residents throughout the pandemic.

Park Cast Episode #22 - Elizabeth Kessler

Boone County Conservation District Executive Director Dan Kane chats with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about how his agency utilized the power of nature to give residents an escape during a pandemic.

Park Cast Episode #23 - Dan Kane

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the IAPD Commissioner of the Year, Lockport Township Park District’s Jeff Rigoni, about winning the award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference.

Park Cast Episode #24 - Jeff Rigoni

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the IAPD Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award winner, Arlington Heights Park District’s Maryfran Leno, about winning the award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference.

Park Cast Episode #25 - Maryfran Leno

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the IAPD Rising Star Award winner, Cary Park District’s Melissa Victor, about winning the award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference.

Park Cast Episode #26 - Melissa Victor

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Vernon Hills Park District Executive Director Jeff Fougerousse, about winning the Honored Professional Award at the All Awards Luncheon during the Soaring to New Heights Conference.

Park Cast Episode #27 - Jeff Fougerousse

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Foss Park District Commissioner Vance Wyatt about his experience going through the Board Member Development Program.

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Park Cast Episode #28 - Board Member Development Program with Vance Wyatt

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County's Executive Director Monica Meyers and Director of Community Affairs Laurie Metanchuk talk with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about becoming the first forest preserve district to achieve Illinois Distinguished Park and Recreation Accreditation.

Park Cast Episode #29 - Illinois Distinguished Park and Recreation Accreditation Program

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks to Northbrook Park District Executive Director Molly Hamer about golf course renovations and how the agency upgraded their facilities to better serve its community.

Park Cast Episode #30 - Golf and the Northbrook Park District

Carlo van Ulft, director and carillonist of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon at the Springfield Park District, talks with IAPD’s Wayne Utterback about the unique musical feature that is the carillon. Learn how the Springfield Park District has turned this landmark into a must-see feature of its agency.

Park Cast Episode #31 - Springfield Park District

Wayne Utterback talks with Lockport Township Park District Director of Recreation Dave Herman about his agency's take on historical reenactments.

Park Cast Episode #32 - Lockport Township Park District

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with St. Charles Park District's Manager of Cruise Operations Tera Harvey about how the agency utilizes a riverboat to give residents and visitors an incredibly unique experience.

Park Cast Episode #36 - St. Charles Park District

Wayne Utterback talks with photographer Jeff Cohen, who was selected as an award winner in last year's Give Us Your Best Shot photo contest. Jeff talks about his passion for photography and what it takes to snap an incredible image.

Park Cast #49 - Jeff Cohen, Park District of Highland Park

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Jennifer Rogers of the Arlington Heights Park District about her winning photo in the 2022 Give Us Your Best Shot photo contest and about how she approaches capturing those incredible moments.

Park Cast Episode #50 - Jennifer Rogers

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Grosse Point Lighthouse Chief Administrator Donald Terras about the Lighthouse Park District's history and the importance of preservation.

Park Cast #51 - Donald Terras, Lighthouse Park District

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with IAPD's Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives Mitchell Remmert about his first full year working on behalf of our members in Springfield.

Park Cast #52 - IAPD's Mitchell Remmert

Wayne Utterback talks with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Chicago Zoological Society an the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine about the work they are doing, which won them a Partnership award at this year's Best of the Best Awards Gala.

Park Cast #53 - Forest Preserves Of Cook County

IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with Ty Kovach, executive director of the Lake County Forest Preserve District, about his agency winning Best Green Practices at the Best of the Best Awards Gala and what it means to be a leader in going green.

Park Cast #54 - Lake County Forest Preserve District - Best Green Practices

Wayne Utterback talks with the winners of the IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala Intergovernmental Cooperation winners, Craig Talsma, executive director of the Hoffman Estates Park District, and Tracey Crawford, executive director of the Northwest Special Recreation Association, about the award and what it means to them.

Park Cast #55 - Hoffman Estates Park District - Intergovernmental

IAPD's Wayne Utterback sits down to talk with Best Friend of Illinois Parks - Large Business winners Doty & Sons and the Sycamore Park District about working together to improve their local community.

Park Cast Episode #56- Sycamore Park District - Best Friend

IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Steve Gordon, nominated by the Village of South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department, about his volunteer efforts being recognized at the Best of the Best Awards Gala.

Park Cast #57 - Steve Gordon, Village of South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department

IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with the Northbrook Park District Superintendent of Arts & Recreation Erin Sweet, about her agency being recognized with the Arts in the Park Award at the Best of the Best Awards Gala.

Park Cast #58 - Northbrook Park District - Arts In The Park

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks about the value of art in park districts with former Urbana Park District Executive Director Robin Hall.

Park Cast Episode #5 - Robin Hall

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with IAPD President and CEO Peter Murphy and IAPD’s Director of Education and Conferences Sue Triphahn about the upcoming Soaring to New Heights Conference, which takes place from Jan. 23rd to Jan. 25th.

Park Cast Episode #8 - Peter Murphy and Sue Triphahn

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with Mundelein Park & Recreation District Commissioner and IAPD Board of Trustees Chairman Kevin Dolan about the Soaring to New Heights Conference and what to expect.

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Park Cast Episode #9

Illinois Association of Park Districts Director of Communications & Digital Content sits down with a few award winners from the Soaring to New Heights Conference to learn about their accomplishments and how it feels to be recognized for their service.

Episode #10 - Honored Professional Award Recipient Jan Arnold from the Park District of Oak Park

Episode #11 - Rising Star Award Recipient Ted Schulz, New Lenox Community Park District

Park Cast Episode #11 - Sandy Lentz, Park District of Oak Park

Park Cast Episode # 12-  Ted Schulz, New Lenox Community Park District

Park Cast Episode # 10 - Jan Arnold, Park District of Oak Park

IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback discusses the Board Member Development Program with IAPD’s Director of Public Relations & Membership Engagement.

Park Cast Episode #13 - Bobbie Jo Hill on the Board Member Development Program

The Illinois Association of Park Districts podcast, called "Park Cast" puts a spotlight on both the work IAPD is doing and the work our membership is doing with park districts, forest preserves, recreation, special recreation and conservation.

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