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See how a park district committed itself to reinventing its facilities, programs, and events to serve 21st century audiences while at the same time helping to change the image and culture of what had been considered a “dying” rust belt community.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM (Pacific Time) {more time zones}
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See how a park district committed itself to reinventing its facilities, programs, and events to serve 21st century audiences while at the same time helping to change the image and culture of what had been considered a “dying” rust belt community.
Dayton, Ohio is The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest!
This region is now proud of its active, healthy, lifestyle culture and is home to the nation’s largest paved trail network, whitewater features, Ohio’s only national water trail, a national scenic trail, adventure cycling routes, award winning mountain biking and backpacking facilities, and much more. Outside Magazine called Dayton “The best rebirth of the American Dream” in its 2017 Best Towns edition.
See how the park district served as a catalyst for community change by developing outdoor adventure facilities, building independent users through skill building progressions, and hosting the “Midwest’s Premier Outdoor Adventure Festival” which serves as a celebration of the outdoor scene in the Greater Dayton, Ohio Region.
This presentation will highlight how the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience serves as a megaphone for our message, creates a sense of pride, and invites uninitiated audiences into our parks and programming to become lifelong advocates.
Engaging communities.
Using trails and greenways as economic drivers including to enhance the quality of life for residence, attract businesses and professionals, and drive tourism.
Educating youth and non-traditional users and getting them into the outdoors.
Using special events to build interest and support for trails, greenways, and associated recreation.
Brent Anslinger, Outdoor Recreation Program Manager, Five Rivers MetroParks
Brent is the Outdoor Recreation Program Manager for Five Rivers MetroParks in Dayton, Ohio and was part of the Outdoor Recreation Initiative when it began in 2006. Over the last 14 years he has been involved with developing the programming, events, and facilities that helped establish Dayton, Ohio as The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest! Brent works with a great team to produce Five Rivers MetroParks award winning signature event, Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, along with skill building programming and advocacy efforts. Brent is a Certified Festival and Event Associate through the International Festival and Events Association.
Prior to working with Five Rivers MetroParks, Brent was an outdoor industry sales representative, part of the Backpacker Magazine Get Out More! Road Team and thru-hiked the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Buckeye Trails.
Angela “Angie” York, Outdoor Recreation Special Events Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks
Angela is the Outdoor Recreation Special Events Coordinator for Five Rivers MetroParks in Dayton, Ohio. Angela has been with MetroParks for three years planning and implementing our three outdoor recreation events and assisting with outdoor recreation programming.
Prior to working with Five Rivers MetroParks, Angela worked for Sharonville Parks and Recreation in Cincinnati, Ohio and Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation in Jackson, Wyoming coordinating outdoor recreation programming and events.
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