Parks and Recreation

On November 15, 2022, parks and recreation officials from the Benchmarking 2.0 partner departments met at the School of Government to discuss the challenges they face and the solutions they have adopted to mitigate them. Three featured innovations from the Benchmarking 2.0 Innovation Series are available to view below.

Raleigh’s Field Day | Parks and Recreation | Benchmarking 2.0 Interview Series
In this episode of the Benchmarking 2.0’s Interview Series, we speak with Charles Craig, the Assistant Director for Parks and Natural Resources of Raleigh, North Carolina. We discuss Raleigh’s field days to increase group organization and strength.

Concord’s Recognized Neighborhoods Program | Parks and Recreation | Benchmarking 2.0 Interview Series
In this episode of the Benchmarking 2.0’s Interview Series, we speak with Katherine Ramirez Campbell, from Concord’s City Manager’s office and Katie Helms, a PR representative of Concord, North Carolina. We discuss Concord’s recognized neighborhoods program as part of their plan to improve relationships with residents.

Chapel Hill’s Park and Recreation Insurance | Parks and Recreation | Benchmarking 2.0 Interview Series
In this episode of the Benchmarking 2.0’s Interview Series, we speak with Nikiya Cherry, the Recreation Manager for Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as well as with Samantha Slayer, a Chapel Hill Recreation Assistant. We discuss Chapel Hill’s parks and recreation insurance policies to increase efficiency.