Park Talk Podcast

ParkTalk Podcast: Naperville Youth Soccer: 50 Years of Recreation

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Soccer Coordinator Betsy Nyman discusses program traditions, how it has evolved, and her own personal connection to the program.

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2026 State of the Park District Podcast Now Available

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Staff and Park Board President discuss Park District accomplishments and future projects

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ParkTalk Podcast: Winter Park Maintenance

Friday, January 9, 2026

Superintendent of Trades Operations Mike Piszynski, and Park Specialist II Trevor Stibbe discuss the work the Naperville Park District does to maintain parks and facilities during the winter months.

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ParkTalk Podcast: Influence of Music and Dance

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Magical Starlight Theatre's Music Director John Apple and Choreographer Jeanne O'Connell discuss the impact music and dance have on musicals independently and together

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ParkTalk Podcast: In-House Routines - Naperville Park District Gymnastics

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Current Gymnastics Coordinator Kara Gagan and former Gymnastics Coordinator Karen Schmidt join the ParkTalk Podcast to talk about the in-house competition program and the sport of gymnastics.

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ParkTalk Podcast: Return of the Naperville Healing Field of Honor

Friday, October 3, 2025

Operation Support Our Troops – America Executive Director, Linda Tuisl and former U.S. Marine Chopper Pilot and Vietnam Veteran, Wayne Fischer, discuss their work on the Naperville Healing Field of Honor

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ParkTalk Podcast: Prescribed Burns and Natural Maintenance

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Park Specialists Olivia Koehn and Tammy Peterson join the ParkTalk Podcast to educate listeners on the practice of prescribed burns and how the Park District uses them as a natural management tool.

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ParkTalk Podcast: Safety in Exercise and Nutrition

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Neil Deatrick, a personal trainer from Fort Hill Activity Center, joins the podcast to share some tips and advice on working out and eating in a healthier, safer manner.

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