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What's in the parks? An interview with Derek Harms | Community Voices

By Beatrice Bonner
Published July 1, 2021 at 5:04 PM CDT
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Derek Harms is the Executive Director of the Springfield Park District
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Derek Harms is the Executive Director of the Springfield Park District

Derek Harms is the Executive Director of the Springfield Park District. Springfield offers numerous areas for recreation including pools, a zoo, an ice rink, and even places for pets to enjoy the great outdoors. Harms shares more on Community Voices.

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Beatrice Bonner
Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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