Welcome to Parks & Recipes

Our journey began with a simple belief

That the knowledge and expertise accumulated within Parks and Recreation departments are resources “recipes” meant to be shared.

Here, each recipe is a meticulously crafted guide, framework, plan or strategy from the world of parks and recreation. We're talking:

• Marketing & Communication Plans

• Facility/Field Rental Policies

• Recreation Software RFP’s

• Special Event Permitting Guides

And yes…we have recipes on how to deal with: PICKLEBALL.

Parks and Rec Professionals wear a lot of hats

Within the last year you may have opened a new Community Center, promoted a new public art exhibit, or hired and onboarded new employees.

The public demands action, but too frequently your day is spent in meetings, navigating HR protocols, or revising a job description because you lost an employee to a neighboring city offering slightly higher pay.

Your 1-on-1 with your boss is next Tuesday and they’ll ask about your research and recommendation on a new policy direction for a temporary off-leash dog park.

As a modern day public servant, the skillset required for success has evolved.

Recognizing this evolution in my own work, I started www.parksandrecipes.com

We save you time and effort by offering practical knowledge you can use immediately.

What can you expect from this newsletter?

One ‘how to’ guide: A step-by-step approach to navigating our work.

One trending topic: A concise summary of the latest trends in the industry.

One popular recipe: Our most viewed recipe from the previous week, with insights and next steps.

Once a week: Delivered to you inbox.

One quick question for you…

I have ONE question I’d like to ask you. If you have 27 seconds, it would mean a lot.

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Cheers,
Zach