Chad Duerkop who heads the City of Altoona Parks and Recreation Department joins the program. With a lengthy career around the Midwest and time at other local municipalities Parks and Rec divisions, Chad has been with Altoona for the last year. He has adeep passion for parks and making them a valuable resource for a community.
We learn about the programming they have going on and some updates to the long awaited container park coming in 2025.
- Memorable projects in his career
- What excites him about each park in Altoona
- What is the ultimate purpose of funding parks
- Increase in dance programs?
- The importance of staying ahead of trends in public desires
- The Container Park
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