Communities build trails and parks to connect people to nature and movement.
More and more people want to be connected to nature and movement. That’s why communities that want to attract are building trails and parks. With Corry situated on the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail and the Industrial Heartland Trail, Impact Corry is helping to fill trail gaps and creating a destination downtown park that meets the needs of the community and visitors. The 9-episode Green Spaces podcast series introduces listeners to the people leading these efforts in Corry and throughout the region, as well as their projects.
Episode 1 (Recorded March 2024)
Join host Laura Deane, trail advocate Bob Frazier, and Impact Corry executive director Chuck Gray for a discussion of the Lois Lane Trail, a new trail spur connecting the North Hills Municipal Golf Course to the Corry Junction Greenway Trail.
Episode 2 (Recorded April 2024)
Join host Laura Deane and guest Marcus Maloney, Community Director at LECOM Health Parkside at Corry, as they discuss their natural surface walking trail known as the Parkside Loop.
Episode 3 (Recorded May 2024)
Laura Deane welcomes Ron Steffey, trail advocate and founder of Steffey Trail Connections. Hear Ron’s story about how he became involved with the buildout of the regional trail network, including the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail.
Episode 4 (Recorded June 2024)
Laura Deane welcomes special guests Shannon Wohlford, who led the Blue Zones Corry initiative, and Kimberly Hawkes, Vice President of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance, to discuss citywide planning around walkability.
Episode 5 (Recorded July 2024)
This month's guest is Kim Harris, Outdoor Recreation Program Manager for the Oil Region Alliance. Kim chats with Laura Deane about the ongoing and regional efforts to build the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail.
Episode 6 (Recorded September 2024)
For Part 6 of the podcast series about trails and parks projects centered in and around Corry, Laura Deane speaks with Joy Fronzoli, Local Government Planner for the Northwest Region of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development.
Episode 7 (Recorded October 2024)
Host Laura Deane interviews Cindy Wells, Borough Manager of Union City, to talk about the Borough’s commitment to preserving and improving access to Union City’s natural assets.
Episode 8 (Recorded December 2024)
Host Laura Deane interviews Maggie Livelsberger, an avid cyclist and route designer, who shares her experiences exploring Pennsylvania’s scenic routes, insights on Corry's potential, and advice for new riders.
Episode 9 (Recorded February 2025)
Episode 9 explores the ongoing efforts to expand trails and green spaces in neighboring Chautauqua County. Guest Jacob Bodway, a leader in regional trail development, discusses his work with the Chautauqua County Parks Commission and Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways, highlighting successful projects, economic benefits, and plans for enhancing multi-state trail connectivity.