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How to Make a Park “Park-Like”

March 17, 2015 by Jody Maberry

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Jack Hartt, Manager of Deception Pass State Park
Jack Hartt, Manager of Deception Pass State Park

Jack Hartt is deliberate about the experience people have at Deception Pass State Park. He feels a park experience should feel “Park-Like”.

Most parks have trees and trails, but it is the experience of the park that brings people back year after year.

In this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Jack Hartt verbally walks us through a park and, area by area explains what it takes to make a park look and feel like a park.

Whether it is park entrance, restrooms, or park signs, Jack Hartt explains how parks that care can deliver an experience to delight park visitors.

Jack Hartt is now on Twitter. Visit him here and say Hello.

To learn more about Jack Hartt’s background, listen to episode 6 of the Park Leaders Show.

Jack is the author of five books, including A Day in the Park with Ranger Jack.

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Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Deception Pass, jack hartt, Washington State Parks

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