A FUTURIST AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER’S GUIDE TO PUBLIC PARKS

Your typical public parks keynote speaker and gardens futurist will focus their talks on specific areas…

• Urban parks – Parks located within cities, often smaller in size. Offer green space, recreational facilities and programming in urban areas. Per the best public parks keynote speakers, think pocket parks, community parks, urban plazas.
• Regional/Metropolitan parks – Larger spaces that serve an entire region or metro area. Offer diverse features like zoos, trails, sports complexes, gardens, camping.
• State parks – Destinations managed by state governments featuring natural areas, historic sites, trails, campgrounds. Larger and focused on conservation.
• National parks – Large protected areas overseen by the National Park Service. Per public parks keynote speakers, reserve wilderness, ecosystems and historic sites. Think Yellowstone, Yosemite, Great Smoky Mountains.
• National forests – Public forested lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service for recreation and conservation. Offer hiking, fishing, hunting.
• National wildlife refuges – Protect ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Provide opportunities to view wildlife through hiking trails, water routes and observation areas.
• Nature preserves – According to public parks keynote speakers, these are areas focused on protecting natural habitats and specific ecosystems. Have educational programs on native flora and fauna.
• National seashores – Coastal parks that span beaches, dunes, estuaries. Offer recreation like swimming, fishing and wildlife viewing.
• County/regional parks – Parks developed and managed by county governments, often with a mix of active and passive recreation.
• Cultural/historic parks – Parks focused on interpreting historic sites, cultures, events. Can include battlefields, archaeological sites, historic homes. Offer educational programs and public parks keynote speakers for assistance.