Episode 21 - Park Crush Confessions and ParkScore 2025!

About this episode

This episode explores the park crushes of Denver residents and features a discussion with Bianca Clarke from the Trust for Public Land.

Are you crushing hard on a neighborhood park? Maybe one with rolling hills and super tall trees that sway gently in the summer breeze? Or maybe you’ve got a second crush, too—another park with waterfalls and vistas that just won’t quit? Well, you're not alone! On this month’s episode, Ronda takes to the Denver parks to discover the secret (and not-so-secret) “park crushes” local residents have on their favorite outdoor spaces. And then, Bianca Clarke—Associate Vice President of TPL’s 10...

People in this episode

Host: Ronda Lee Chapman

Guest: Bianca Clarke

Topics covered

• parks
• community
• outdoor spaces
• local favorites
• nature appreciation

Keywords

• parks
• Denver
• outdoor spaces
• community
• nature

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trust for Public Land

Places: Denver

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