Park Cast by the Illinois Association of Park Districts

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks to Bartlett Park District Marketing Manager Stephanie FitzSimons about the wintery offerings her agency provides to residents and visitors.

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Village of Hawthorn Woods Chief Operating Officer Pam Newton about her agency's efforts to be environmentally conscious.

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Foss Park Golf Course General Manager Gabe Monroe about the hidden gem that is the Foss Park Golf Course.

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.

IAPD's Wayne Utterback chats with McHenry County Conservation District Agricultural Ecologist Brenna Ness and Natural Resource Manager Brad Woodson about how their agency is using bison to help manage the prairie.

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Landscapes Golf Management Executive Vice President Mark Mattingly and PGA Master Professional and Pinecrest Golf Club General Manager Rick Walrath about what makes the Pinecrest Golf Club a must-play location.

IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Decatur Park District Executive Director Clay Gerhard about the incredible Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and the many diverse acts that have already taken the stage.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.