A Very Good Parks and Recreation podcast by a host who loves Parks and Rec with all their heart. Each week, a subject is discussed - whether it be a character, an episode, a theme, etc., each week will be filled with Parks and Rec-themed listening. https://podswanson.wordpress.com Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/podswanson
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The official Podcast for the Louisville Parks and Recreation Department. With 120 parks and approximately 13,000 acres of public land, we're truly the City of Parks.
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Episode 22: Iroquois Amphitheater 2021 Lineup
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Listen as the marketing team from ACT Louisville talks about the upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz. We also spoke with the Iroquois Amphitheater Manager, Mike Hallett about this summer's list of concerts coming to the stage.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 21: Shakespeare in the Parks
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On this episode we spoke with Producing Artistic Director, Matt Wallace from Kentucky Shakespeare! We discussed Shakespeare in the Parks tour performance of Romeo and Juliet, as well as the upcoming 61st annual summer Shakespeare Festival in Central Park.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 20: Chefs and Rec
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Assistant Director of Recreation and culinary expert, Ben Johnson joined us for our latest episode to talk about the reopening community centers. This will provide a safe area for children across Louisville Metro. We also learned about his upcoming cooking series, Dine and Dash starting in July.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 19: The Future of Farnsley-Moremen
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Episode 19: The Future of Farnsley-Moremen by Louisville Parks and RecreationKirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 18: Taking our Athletics Division Online by Louisville Parks and RecreationKirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 17: Making a Splash at Mary T. Aquatic Center
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Episode 17: Making a Splash at Mary T. Aquatic Center by Louisville Parks and RecreationKirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 16: Helping to Clean up Our Parks
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Episode 16: Helping to Clean up Our Parks by Louisville Parks and RecreationKirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 15: Safety in Uncertain Times
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Episode 15: Safety in Uncertain Times by Louisville Parks and RecreationKirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Hi everyone! I really miss you all. I’m so sorry for the delay! But I have a big surprise for you soon!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-swanson/message
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Get ready for a new special episode, coming soon!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-swanson/message
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I will not be releasing a regular episode this week in an effort to listen to, learn from, and amplify Black voices. You can visit https://tinyurl.com/blmforever for tips on joining the fight against racial inequality and police brutality. White Silence is White Violence. #TheShowMustBePaused--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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Thanks for listening! I'm Allie, the host of Pod Swanson, and I love NBC's Parks & Rec. Music Credit: Me! Logo Credit: Me! Find my website at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson. Leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson/message. It might get on the show! Send me an email at podswansonpodcast@gmail.com. Check out my Patreon page at www.pat…
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Thanks for listening! I'm Allie, the host of Pod Swanson, and I love NBC's Parks & Rec.Music Credit: Me!Logo Credit: Me!Find my website at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson.Leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson/message. It might get on the show!Send me an email at podswansonpodcast@gmail.com.Check out my Patreon page at www.patreon.c…
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Thanks for listening! I'm Allie, the host of Pod Swanson, and I love NBC's Parks & Rec. Music Credit: Me! Logo Credit: Me! Find my website at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson. Leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson/message. It might get on the show! Send me an email at podswansonpodcast@gmail.com. See you soon, and thanks for your su…
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Thanks for listening! I'm Allie, the host of Pod Swanson, and I love NBC's Parks & Rec. Music Credit: Me! Logo Credit: Me! Find my website at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson. Leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson/message. It might get on the show! See you soon, and thanks for your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podca…
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Thanks for listening! I'm Allie, the host of Pod Swanson, and I love NBC's Parks & Rec. Music Credit: Me! Logo Credit: Me! Find my website at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson. Leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson/message. It might get on the show! See you soon, and thanks for your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podca…
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Thanks for listening! I'm Allie, the host of Pod Swanson, and I love NBC's Parks & Rec. Music Credit: Me! Logo Credit: Me! Find my website at: https://anchor.fm/pod-swanson. See you soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pod-swanson/message
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Episode 14: Counting on You
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Episode 13: Athletics and Sports Team Leagues
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Adam Barrett, Recreation Supervisor at Cyril Allgeier Community Center joined us this episode to talk about the growing interest in team sports. He also explains how the Metro Parks Volleyball Academy and the Metro Parks Basketball Academy provide affordable sports club options for kids.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 12: All In A Doe's Work
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Our latest edition of Park It Here features Recreation Manager, Kevin Kinney aka The Goat Man. When he's not busy overseeing his community centers, he tends to his family goat farm that has existed for 40 years! Kevin also competes in several goat competitions. The last 4 years in a row he has won "Best Senior Doe In Show" at the Kentucky State Fai…
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Episode 11: Building A Foundation for the Community
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In this episode we spoke with two of our community center supervisors: Laneisha Beasley at South Louisville Community Center and Kyle Dock at Portland Community Center. Hear what their daily experience is like and how they came to join the Recreation team!Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 10: Breath of Fresh Air in Park DuValle
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Valarie Franklin joined us on this episode of Park It Here to discuss her Living Green Wall project at the Southwick Community Center in the Park DuValle neighborhood. The goal is to reduce air pollution, while cooling the surrounding area simultaneously.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 9: Grass, Trash, and...Bourbon?
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On this episode of Park It Here we joined Parks Administrator, Tim Fulton to talk about the necessity of our maintenance team. Tim also shares his thoughts about the restoration of Joe Creason Park after the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, and Champions Park after the flooding of Bourbon and Beyond.…
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We channeled our inner Picasso as we discussed the recently renovated Metro Arts Community Center(located at 8360 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258), while chatting with the center's brand new supervisor, Brad Meredith. Brad has an extensive history is glass-work, carpentry, and sculpting. Learn more about his background and some of the upcoming art …
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Episode 7: Volunteers and Plogging
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Ever heard of plogging? Learn more about this fitness craze, and how the Parks department saves $1 million a year with the help of volunteers across the city of Louisville. We had the chance to speak with our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Flarsheim about all the opportunities available.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 6: Mary T. Aquatic Center
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On this episode of Park It Here, we spoke with the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center Supervisor, Keith Smith. Listen as we learn about the different opportunities offered at the aquatic center. We also talked about Keith's alter ego, "The Assassin" part of the Ohio Valley Wrestling.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 5: Olmsted Parks
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This episode we discussed the influence of Fredrick Law Olmsted's design of park systems within the city of Louisville. We talked with special guest Layla George, President and CEO of Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, and Seve Ghose, Director of Louisville Parks and Recreation.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 4: 25th Anniversary of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
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We had the chance to learn about the history of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, and some one the events hosted along the Ohio River. This year we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Farnsley-Moremen Historic Home opening to the public.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 3: Forestry & Tree Canopy
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We sat down with Dr. Mesude Duyar, the Louisville Parks and Recreation Forestry Manager to discuss the environmental and social impact trees make in the city.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 2: Iroquois Amphitheater 80th Anniversary
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Mike Hallett discusses the history and future of the Iroquois Amphitheater as we Celebrate it's 80th Anniversary.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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Episode 1: Africa In Our Kitchens
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Michael W. Twitty, culinary historian, interpreter and author of The Cooking Gene, explains his research on how enslaved African-Americans shaped modern cuisine in the United States.Kirjoittanut Louisville Parks and Recreation
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