Guardians of Greenspaces

Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that uplifts expertise from park and recreation maintenance leaders. The first 10 episodes focus on water conservation, especially smart irrigation, staff engagement, sustainable turf and more. Guardians of Greenspaces is created by NRPA with support from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to support park and recreation staff implementing water conservation best practices. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation supports efforts for social and environmental change in in communities across the country.

Guardians of Greenspaces is a business podcast hosted by National Recreation and Park Association, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

National Recreation and Park Association hosts Guardians of Greenspaces, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Pools and Splashpads in Austin

  Sep 8, 202620 minS2

  In this episode, Austin Parks and Recreation’s Juan Hernandez and Paul Slutes talk pools, splash pads and how they got a splashpad design team fired. With more than 50 years of combined experience in the field, Juan and Paul help maintain life-saving spaces as Austin summer temperatures continue to rise. Tune in for their hot takes on regenerative filters, digital controllers and why they’re pivoting away from activators. For a limited time only, ⁠⁠⁠⁠share your thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠ on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration! Transcripts for all episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces ⁠⁠⁠

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  Episode #4

  Community Engagement in Lewisville and Boston

  Aug 11, 202630 minS2

  Take your community connection to the next level! From Lewisville, TX, to Boston, MA, Chris Chastain and Luis Perez Demorizi talk stakeholder engagement, what works (and doesn’t!) and how all of that ties in to rising heat. Listen in to hear the answer to the age-old question: why does the city get to stop mowing their grass and I don’t? For a limited time only, ⁠⁠⁠share your thoughts⁠⁠⁠ on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration! Transcripts for all episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces ⁠⁠⁠

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  Episode #3

  Historic Park Maintenance in Boston and St. Joseph

  Jul 14, 202628 minS2

  Historic parks have always served as place we jump, dance and feast, according to Josh Altidor (General Superintendent, Boston Common) . These centerpieces, like the park system in St. Joseph, Missouri, come with increased — and unique — maintenance challenges. Listen to hear how two park and recreation departments are taking on rats, aging infrastructure, ADA accessibility and more. For a limited time only, ⁠⁠share your thoughts⁠⁠ on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration! Transcripts for all episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces ⁠⁠⁠

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  Episode #2

  Daylighting Streams in Chattanooga and Mecklenburg County

  Jun 9, 202624 minS2

  Ready to stop hiding your streams away underneath parks and in culverts? Join Anna Mathis in Chattanooga, TN and Chris Matthews in Mecklenburg County, NC in the campaign to daylight streams – and get heat mitigation benefits for people and wildlife alike. Explore maintenance solutions to challenges like the establishment phase, construction shock and natural space safety concerns. Transcripts for all episodes can be found at ⁠nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces ⁠ For a limited time only, ⁠share your thoughts⁠ on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration!

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  Episode #1

  Tree Maintenance for Shade in Portland

  May 12, 202623 minS2

  Trees create shade. Shade keeps people cool. We kick off Season 2 of Guardians of Greenspaces with the most clear way to address extreme heat – trees, which actually do much more than just provide shade. We’re excited to welcome Belinda Judelman, Planning and Policy Analyst for Portland Parks and Recreation, and Joel Smith, Tree Inspector with the city of Portland, to share their perspectives on maintenance strategies for a healthy and cool tree canopy. Transcripts for all episodes can be found at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces For a limited time only, share your thoughts on an episode within two weeks of the drop for a chance to win a FREE 2026 NRPA Annual Conference registration!

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