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Austin ParksCast
by Austin Parks Foundation
Welcome to the Austin ParksCast by Austin Parks Foundation. If you're passionate about the parks, trails and green spaces in Austin, Texas, you're in the right place. We tackle important topics and talk about all things parks!Season 3 will begin mid-February 2022! All 26 episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 are available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/austinparkscast. We might even play your message on the show!Learn more about Austin Parks Foundation and the work we do to improve parks for every Austinite at austinparks.org!
Episodes
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S3E3 Parks In Perspective: A Conversation with Javier Wallace from Black Austin Tours
Welcome back to the Austin ParksCast! Our guest for today’s episode is Javier Wallace. Javier is a native Austinite with deep roots in Central Texas. His family has been here since the early 1830s - that’s almost 200 years of stories and lived experiences! He completed his Doctorate in Philosophy...
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S3E2 Zilker Vision Plan: An Inside Look at the Future of Austin's Most Popular Park (Part 2)
The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan is a community-driven planning process to establish a guiding framework for the restoration and future development of Zilker Metropolitan Park. It is the first comprehensive planning initiative to encompass the park’s 350 acres and associated facilities.…
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S3E1 Reflections of You: A Conversation with Zilker Eagle Mural Artists Ian Ingram & Becky Wittsche
Welcome to Season 3 of the Austin ParksCast! We’re excited to bring you stories of park champions, host some tough but important conversations, and give you an inside look at Austin’s parks system. From the whole team at Austin Parks Foundation, we’re really grateful for your support. Thanks for...
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S2E18 Zilker Vision Plan: An Inside Look at the Future of Austin's Most Popular Park (Part 1)
The Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan is a community-driven planning process to establish a guiding framework for the restoration and future development of Zilker Metropolitan Park. It is the first comprehensive planning initiative to encompass the park’s 350 acres and associated facilities.…
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S2E17 Giving Tuesday 2021: A Conversation with Alyssa Clark from YNPN Austin
With Giving Tuesday happening on November 30th, we thought it would be a great time to talk with the President of YNPN Austin, Alyssa Clark! Grant spoke with Alyssa about young donors and trends they’re seeing in the way people give their time, money, and expertise in Austin, TX. We talk about…
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S2E16 Día de los Muertos: A Conversation with Laura Esparza from the Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Did you know the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is also responsible for some of our historic cemeteries, museums and cultural centers? In today’s episode, Kathleen talks with Laura Esparza, the Division Manager of the Museums and Cultural Programs Division for PARD. Laura will tell...
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S2E15 Stay Golden: Conversations with Two of APF's Golden Shovel Award Winners
In today's episode, you’ll hear interviews with two of our Golden Shovel award winners: Chuck Foster (Park Adopter at Springwoods Park) and Andrea Harrington (Friends of Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt). Each year, these awards are given to people and organizations that have made a big impact on...
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S2E14 Premiere Parknership: A Conversation with C3 Presents COO Emmett Beliveau
In today’s episode, Austin Parks Foundation’s CEO Colin Wallis talks with Emmett Beliveau, the Chief Operating Officer of C3 Presents. In case you didn’t know, C3 creates, markets and produces live experiences, concerts, and events across the globe. This includes world-renowned music festivals…
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S2E13 High Quality Living: A Conversation with 3 of Austin's Quality of Life Commission Chairs
Today we are excited to bring you a conversation with the Chairs of three City of Austin Quality of Life Commissions, with a focus on how parks, trails, green spaces, and public places impact Austinites’ quality of life. We hope you’ll learn about the role these commissions play in learning from,...
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S2E12 Safe Outdoor Spaces: A Conversation with John Aquino from Human Rights Campaign ATX
In this episode, we are so pleased to bring you a conversation with John Aquino, Community Engagement Co-Chair for the Human Rights Campaign’s Austin Chapter (HRC ATX). The Human Rights Campaign and HRC Foundation together serve as America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve...
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S2E11 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Texas Two-Step Instructor Beth Coffey
Howdy, y’all! In today's episode, we've got a super fun interview with Texas two-step instructor Beth Coffey! You can find Beth at The White Horse, the infamous East Austin honky tonk, on Thursday nights teaching Austinites and visitors alike the art of two-stepping. Beth is an 8th generation...
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S2E10 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Tai Chi Master Vince Cobalis
In today’s episode, Grant interviews Tai Chi Master Vince Cobalis who was kind enough to be a part of our Fitness in the Park series! His class premieres Saturday, July 24th at 10 am on APF's YouTube Channel, but you can watch it anytime at austinparks.org/fitness! Vince has practiced martial…
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S2E9 Inclusive Spaces: A Conversation with Ricardo Martinez of Equality Texas
In this episode, we are excited to bring you a conversation with the Chief Executive Officer of Equality Texas, Ricardo Martinez. Equality Texas is a non-profit advocacy organization, whose mission is to “secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans through...
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S2E8 Digital Dialogues: Public Participation in the COVID-19 Era
In today's episode, we're taking you back to our Park Summit Series session from May! In 2020, community engagement in support of public projects was completely transformed by COVID-19. Organizations and consulting firms with meaningful community engagement as their primary mission had to pivot...
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S2E7 Fitness in the Park: A Conversation with Local Boxing Instructor Ashley Bazan
In today's episode, we interviewed local boxing instructor Ashley Bazan from Austin Women's Boxing Club about her fitness journey! Ashley has won multiple local boxing championships and is passionate about teaching the art of boxing. She's also our instructor for our virtual Boxing class airing...
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S2E6 Highly Favored Art: A Conversation with Local Artist Kendrick Rudolph
Grant invites Barry, Volunteer Manager at APF, to have a conversation with local artist Ken Rudolph! We talked about the design he created for our It's My Park Day t-shirt as well as his involvement in the Pillars Project at Rosewood Park. Our conversation covers everything from his art business,...
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S2E5 Mental Health: A Conversation with Amber Jekot from Ecotherapy Austin
Welcome to Part 2 of our Mental Health Awareness Month episodes! We're highlighting the work of individuals that connect people to the healing qualities of nature and the outdoors during the month of May. Today we are excited to bring you a conversation with Amber Jekot. Amber is a deep lover of...
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S2E4 Natural Fit: Our Conversation with Brian Carter from Capital Metro
In this episode of the Austin ParksCast, we talked with Brian Carter, CXO of Capital Metro, about our partnership! We chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected public transportation, our Fitness in the Park series, the Zilker Eagle, the best taco in Austin, and more. Music & transitions...
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S2E3 Mental Health: Finding Mindfulness and Meaning Through Nature-based Experiences
In a two-episode series, we're highlighting the work of individuals that connect people to the healing qualities of nature and the outdoors. Today we're excited to bring you part one featuring a conversation with Aliya Rose, Jacob Fisher, and Timea Chemez! With incredibly diverse skill sets…
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S2E2 Summit Sidebars: A Conversation with Outdoor Rep!
Introducing Summit Sidebars: in-depth conversations with people and organizations dedicated to making parks and the outdoors more accessible. These audio-only episodes are Austin ParksCast exclusives, so be sure to listen today! At Austin Parks Foundation, we love highlighting the work of other...
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S2E1 Open Outdoors: CCCN and Equitable Park Access for Kids
In Austin, the city and community partners are collaborating to ensure that all of Austin’s children, regardless of race or income, have abundant access to nature’s proven benefits. During this session, you’ll learn how Austin’s Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) collaborative’s...
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S1E8 Savvy Stewardship: Volunteerism as Critical Parks Care
In our final episode of Season 1, we’re talking about something near and dear to everyone at Austin Parks Foundation: volunteerism. Volunteer projects are critical to the health of our city’s park system. Coordinated efforts between park stewards and city staff can lead to incredible, positive...
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S1E7 Youth in the Lead: Racial Equity and the Environment
We’ll be hearing from members of the Youth Leadership Working Group and their work to empower young leaders in outdoor spaces. Let me tell you a little bit about what they do: The Youth Leadership Working Group is a collaborative effort by the city and community partner organizations to give…
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S1E6 Next Generation: Youth Leadership and Environmentalism
In this Park Summit session, Isabella Teran, Development Coordinator at Austin Parks Foundation, talked with Asvini Thivakaran about her mission to save the environment and how kids can help in big and small ways. Asvini is an award-winning environmental activist and 6th-grade student. Check out...
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S1E5 Parks for All: Promoting Equity in Austin’s Parks
In today’s episode, we’ll learn how the city and community partners are working to understand, uncover and address racial equity in Austin. Specifically, we’ll focus on our city’s parks, trails and green spaces. We invited a group of panelists to tackle tough but essential conversations about...
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S1E4 Parks Are Essential: Budgeting to Reflect Austin’s Values
Today’s conversation focuses on how our city’s budget impacts public assets like our parks, trails and green spaces. What can we do to make sure the City of Austin budget reflects our values? Budgets are often described as “moral documents.” Investments in education, healthcare, parks and...
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S1E3 Essential Spaces: Making Parks A Priority
In this episode, we’re taking you back to our Park Summit Session from June 17, 2020. This session is titled: Essential Spaces: Making Parks A Priority and focuses on the importance of parks and civic engagement in the time of COVID-19. Our guests include Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis,...
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S1E2 Talking Trails: Urban Trails and Bikeways as Essential Infrastructure
In our second episode of Season 1, we’re Talking Trails. Specifically, you’ll hear about the planning, funding and management of Austin’s trail system as well as the physical and mental health benefits our urban trails provide. It’s no secret that Austinites love our city’s trails and greenbelts,...
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S1E1 6 Feet A Park: Covid-19 Safety in Parks
In our first episode of Season 1, we’re taking you back in time to May 2020. This session originated as a livestream video titled 6 Feet A Park: COVID Safety in Parks. See what we did there? This discussion is focused on keeping parks open on both a city and state level, with an emphasis on doing...
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Trailer: Welcome to the Austin ParksCast!
Do you love Austin's parks and trails? You're in the right place! In our intro episode, hosts Grant and Kathleen talk about what to expect from the Austin ParksCast episodes as well as details on Seasons 1 & 2. Click here for a full transcript of the episode. Music provided by Honey Son, the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Austin ParksCast by Austin Parks Foundation. If you're passionate about the parks, trails and green spaces in Austin, Texas, you're in the right place. We tackle important topics and talk about all things parks!Season 3 will begin mid-February 2022! All 26 episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 are available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/austinparkscast. We might even play your message on the show!Learn more about Austin Parks Foundation and the work we do to improve parks for every Austinite at austinparks.org!
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