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Exploring Ridgewood Parks & Recreation with Nancy Bigos and Keith Kazmark
In this episode of Ridgewood Talks, hosts Jeanne Johnson dives into everything you always wanted to know about our amazing parks, with special guests Village Manager Keith Kazmark and Nancy Bigos, the
Ridgewood Director of Parks and Recreation. Discover the initiatives, the
passion, and the hard work that Nancy and her team put into maintaining
Ridgewood's parks and recreational activities. Hear about upcoming events,
ongoing community projects, and the impactful public-private partnerships that enhance life in Ridgewood. Whether you're interested in the town's beautiful parks, community building activities, or learning how to get involved, this episode is packed with valuable insights and future plans for our welcoming village.
00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks
00:24 Meet the Host: Jeanne Johnson
01:16 Today's Guests: Keith Kazmark and Nancy Bigos
02:51 Nancy's Journey in Parks and Recreation
03:07 The Historic Stable and Community Programs
05:29 Katie Fry's Achievement and Summer Job Fair
08:46 Graydon Pool: A Community Gem
15:25 Parks and Recreation Initiatives
22:42 Volunteer-Driven Sports Community
23:19 Field Maintenance and Responsibilities
24:18 Green Team and Earth Day Festival
25:03 Daffodil Festival Highlights
26:12 Fall Festival Evolution
27:14 Holiday Events and Fire and Ice
28:23 Thanksgiving Tradition and Elder Dinner
30:00 Health Barn Partnership
32:54 New Stable at Tabernacle
34:43 Community Gardens and Open Space
37:02 Future Open Space Initiatives
38:55 Conclusion and Gratitude
Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed
about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey!
This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen
County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service!
Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com
Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com
Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks
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In this episode of Ridgewood Talks, hosts Jeanne Johnson dives into everything you always wanted to know about our amazing parks, with special guests Village Manager Keith Kazmark and Nancy Bigos, the
Ridgewood Director of Parks and Recreation. Discover the initiatives, the
passion, and the hard work that Nancy and her team put into maintaining
Ridgewood's parks and recreational activities. Hear about upcoming events,
ongoing community projects, and the impactful public-private partnerships that enhance life in Ridgewood. Whether you're interested in the town's beautiful parks, community building activities, or learning how to get involved, this episode is packed with valuable insights and future plans for our welcoming village.
00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks
00:24 Meet the Host: Jeanne Johnson
01:16 Today's Guests: Keith Kazmark and Nancy Bigos
02:51 Nancy's Journey in Parks and Recreation
03:07 The Historic Stable and Community Programs
05:29 Katie Fry's Achievement and Summer Job Fair
08:46 Graydon Pool: A Community Gem
15:25 Parks and Recreation Initiatives
22:42 Volunteer-Driven Sports Community
23:19 Field Maintenance and Responsibilities
24:18 Green Team and Earth Day Festival
25:03 Daffodil Festival Highlights
26:12 Fall Festival Evolution
27:14 Holiday Events and Fire and Ice
28:23 Thanksgiving Tradition and Elder Dinner
30:00 Health Barn Partnership
32:54 New Stable at Tabernacle
34:43 Community Gardens and Open Space
37:02 Future Open Space Initiatives
38:55 Conclusion and Gratitude
Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed
about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey!
This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen
County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service!
Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com
Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com
Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks
Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083
Hashtags:
#RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates #NJPodcast
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