Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part I
As WUP celebrates its tenth birthday, we’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the story of how a global parks movement was born, and where it might go next.
A podcast for the park-minded
Welcome to
our third season!.
New episodes every two weeks
Podparks aims to bring parks to life. A podcast for parks professionals, parks enthusiasts, travelers, historians, conservationists, and anybody with an interest in learning about the green spaces they occupy and enjoy.
This educational podcast will combine interviews and narrative-driven episodes to create compelling stories about parks, the people who create them and their role in the past, present and future of our communities.our
Listen to all our episodes!
Our podcasts are divided into three types:
Narrative:
Thematic episodes that combine different testimonies or insights from parks professionals on a certain topic.
Interview:
Dedicated to an interview with a Park Professional.
Congress:
Snippets or full presentations that have been delivered in WUP Congresses.
Every Wednesday you will be able to find a new episode
on your favorite podcast platform.
Some of our episode guests are…
Latest Podcast
The Park that Pays for Itself: Inside the Presidio’s Transformation with Michael Boland
What if a park wasn’t just a green space, but a catalyst for equity, biodiversity, and long-term resilience?
Breaking Silos: How Professionals are Transforming Urban Green
In this episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett shares conversations recorded at the Green Days 2025 Congress and Expo in Jyväskylä, Finland.
The City Above: Greener Cities from the Top Down
¿Y si la parte más verde de una ciudad fueran sus azoteas? Descubre cómo los techos verdes están transformando ciudades en este episodio de Podparks.
More Than a Bench: Public Life, Beauty, and Belonging with Daniela Bertino
In this episode of Podparks, host Maria Burnett sits down with Daniela Bertino, international development lead for Agoramakers, for a lively, unfiltered conversation about public space, beauty, and belonging.
Beyond the Green: Global Perspectives for Parks Week
Join us on a global journey exploring how parks shape healthier, more resilient, and more connected cities.
