MRPA On the Air

MRPA is a professional membership association serving nearly 900 members statewide with the mission to improve the quality of life in Minnesota by enhancing the professional parks, open space, recreation and leisure services. Join us as we chat about our profession and discuss everything Parks and Recreation related throughout the entire state of Minnesota.

Parks & Recreation Career 08/19/2025

Parks & Recreation Career Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Jay Lotthammer, former director at Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation, about his career in parks and recreation. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/37884415

Artificial Intelligence 07/17/2025

Artificial Intelligence Hosts Meredith and Reed chat with Ryan Hegreness, a senior consultant for BerryDunn, McNeil and Parker LLC, about artificial intelligence. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/37441620

Mountain Bike Facilities with Amy Markle and Luke Skinner 06/16/2025

Mountain Bike Facilities with Amy Markle and Luke Skinner Join hosts Meredith and Reed for a conversation with Amy Markle from the City of Eden Prairie and Luke Skinner from Three Rivers Park District about mountain bike facilities. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/37026935

Young Professional and Student Network 05/23/2025

Young Professional and Student Network Hosts Meredith and Reed talk with Maddie Margo from the City of Mounds View about the Young Professional and Student Network. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/36689940

Park Spaces and Playgrounds 06/07/2024

Park Spaces and Playgrounds Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Greg Boatman from the City of Savage about designing park spaces and playgrounds. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/31149743

Farmers Markets 05/07/2024

Farmers Markets Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Sierra Hietala from the City of Little Canada and Karen Wingard from the City of Elk River about Farmers' Markets. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/31149118

Golf Course Operations featuring Steve Anderson 03/15/2024

Golf Course Operations featuring Steve Anderson Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Steve Anderson from the City of Roseville about Golf Course Operations. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/30036288

Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation 02/15/2024

Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Lisa Abernathy from the City of St. Louis Park about the Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/29826108

The Referendum Process with Eric Carlson from the City of Apple Valley 01/23/2024

The Referendum Process with Eric Carlson from the City of Apple Valley Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Eric Carlson from the City of Apple Valley about the Referendum Process. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/29615513

A conversation with MRPA President Jerome Krieger and a look back at MRPA highlights from 2023 12/19/2023

A conversation with MRPA President Jerome Krieger and a look back at MRPA highlights from 2023 Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with MRPA Board President Jerome Krieger from the City of Blaine about the Strategic Plan. Following the interview, they also review the MRPA highlights from 2023. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/29152543

Annual Conference 2023 11/08/2023

Annual Conference 2023 Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Katie Yandell from the City of Plymouth about the 2023 Annual Conference. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/28548845

Race and Equity 10/04/2023

Race and Equity Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Radious Guess with the City of St. Louis Park and Annie Olson with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/28225805

Capital Improvement Plans 09/07/2023

Capital Improvement Plans Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Chuck Stifter, Parks and Recreation Director for Maple Grove. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/27970344

Seasonal Employee Hiring 06/15/2023

Seasonal Employee Hiring Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Gina Brady, Recreational Program Supervisor in Roseville. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/26882385

Park Maintenance 05/19/2023

Park Maintenance Hosts Bryce and Meredith talk with Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director with the City of Otsego. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/26882475

MRPA 2022 Highlights 01/26/2023

MRPA 2022 Highlights Join hosts Bryce and Meredith as they review the MRPA highlights from 2022 /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/25741524

Bison Return to Dakota County 01/04/2023

Bison Return to Dakota County Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with Dakota County Parks’ Tom Lewanski to learn about the reintroduction of a bison herd into the area. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/25504800

A Conversation with the MRPA Board President and Conference Preparations 08/01/2022

A Conversation with the MRPA Board President and Conference Preparations Welcome to MRPA On The Air - a podcast for Minnesota Recreation and Park Association members and friends. Join hosts Bryce and Meredith for a conversation with MRPA Board of Directors President Ross Demant. Then, listeners will gain insights into this year’s MRPA Annual Conference preparations with Conference Committee Co-Chair Chelsea Swenhaugen. Thank you to Landscape Structures and Flagship Recreation for their sponsorship of the podcast. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/23818904

Welcome to MRPA On the Air! 05/24/2022

Welcome to MRPA On the Air! Welcome to MRPA On the Air - a podcast for Minnesota Recreation and Park Association members and friends. Hosts Bryce and Meredith discuss everything parks and recreation throughout the entire state of Minnesota, including the latest MRPA news and events and what's going on in your association. Thanks to Landscape Structures and Flagship Recreation for their sponsorship of the podcast. /episode/index/show/2f5b588f-5ac4-44d0-9fec-26932b3b4752/id/23214935

MRPA On the Air

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