Tracy Stratman

Wife & Mother. Passionate about Parks. Advocate for Recreation. Believer in the Power of Leisure. Adjunct Professor. Book & Movie Addict.

[NRPA news @NRPA_news]

Across the nation and around the world, parks are increasingly recognized as critical to addressing global challenges such as climate change, public health crises and urban resilience. From public health emergencies to natural disasters, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is aiding and serving their community through it all. Explore their work: https://t.co/NitzDpUMhU #PowerOfParks

[Olmsted Network @OlmstedNetwork]

Frederick Law Olmsted’s design principles— called the seven S’s— still influence landscape architects today. Can you name them? Test your knowledge here: https://t.co/AZBp3dSUC9

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

@MichaelAndrewNE None of you age! Fun to see you together at the pool!!!

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

Well done Randy!

[UNK Rec and Tourism @UNKRECCLUB]

Thanks Randy for speaking to the @UNKKSS Intro to Rec class! They enjoyed hearing your rec journey & learning about @OmahaParks #BeARecMajor

[City of Papillion @CityofPapillion]

The SumTur Twilight Dash is this Saturday, Oct. 16. The Walnut Creek mountain bike trails (except those on the prairie), horse trails and other grass trails will be closed from 3-7pm that afternoon.

[Sarpy County Tourism @gosarpy]

Want to learn more about quidditch? Sign up today for the Quidditch 101 Clinic at the Papillion Landing Field House on October 17th. Learn more: https://t.co/CLixlPZ5zZ #quidditch
@CityofPapillion @papiorecdept @usquidditch

[Papio NRD @PapioNRD]

Excited for grand opening of Big Elk Lake & Portal Recreation Area next Tuesday with @CityofPapillion, & other partners.

We’re honored members of Omaha Tribe will hold a cedar ceremony to bless #floodmitigation reservoir named in honor of Chief Big Elk.

Stay tuned!

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

#PerfectPair! Parks and Recreation + Public Libraries = Partners in Advancing Community Well-Being | Open Space | National Recreation and Park Association https://t.co/YCKdaEcx0s

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

Happy to welcome @thebeaneryNE to everyone’s morning routine!

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

#Recreation&Parks are #Essential #💚Parks #💚Recreation Parks Carried the Pandemic Year Here’s How to Thank Them - VICE https://t.co/BNPesJM13Y

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

#❤️pollinators

[National Park Service @NatlParkService]

#NationalPollinatorWeek is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can do to protect them. More than 75% of the Earth's flowering plants depend on bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators. 🦋🐝🦇

Learn more at https://t.co/KI65n19PKh

[NRPA news @NRPA_news]

Parks and playgrounds are #civicinfrastructure because they open the imagination. They keep kids active and curious. They build community. They connect people to the places and environment around them. We need more of them as we design a brighter future. https://t.co/39On3whAIj

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

One of the many reasons I ❤️the metro, #amazingTrails!

[Pete Festersen @PeteFestersen]

Probably not happening today in -8 degrees, but check out the major increase in pedestrian and bike counts on Omaha’s trails during the pandemic (2020 vs 2019).

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

There are far too many to count! #endlesslove4Rec #❤️parks&rec #WeAreParksAndRec #ParksAndRec

[NRPA news @NRPA_news]

Happy Valentine's Day! Let us know what you love most about local parks and recreation in the comments below! ❤️

Image: Text reads, "What do you love most about parks and recreation?" on red background with animated hearts.

[DunipaceNursery @DunipaceNursery]

Today is Global School Play Day.
Play is so important, children learn so much from play. So let's celebrate by having a day of play. Free play all day. #GSPD2021

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

#Play is essential! Lifelong learning is lifelong play! #valueofplay #playforallages #nevertoooldtoplay https://t.co/ElDEgzYqKX

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

@wanderlustmark @Interior @GlacierNPS Second that!

[Tracy Stratman @TmStrats]

#beautiful #breathtaking

[U.S. Department of the Interior @Interior]

Even the rangers who see this every day will tell you, this view never gets old. Lake McDonald in @GlacierNPS #Montana certainly makes our list for “spectacular places to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the #sunrise.” What’s a favorite spot of yours?

[Lawson Foundation @Lawson_Fdn]

“The act of writing a prescription demonstrates to patients and providers that nature time can be as important as some medications, said Dr. Jane Thornton...” https://t.co/ZGKOi7jwaI

[Yellowstone National Park @YellowstoneNPS]

Do you remember the first time you visited Yellowstone?

Share with us your memorable park experiences!

Thank you to Emily Bartholic for sharing her dad’s reaction to his first time to the park - we absolutely love it! 🥰