# Is Metro Parks Keeping Up With Nashville’s Growth?

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Podcast: [City Cast Nashville](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-nashville-6929788)
Published: 2026-07-06T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Nashville residents have a litany of complaints about Metro Parks, from broken amenities to stalled projects. With the recent release of the 2026 Plan to Play update, Parks has once again outlined an ambitious 10-year plan — but do we have the resources to implement it? Veronica Foster and Kaitlin Dastugue from the Civic Design Center join executive producer Whitney Pastorek to talk about possible solutions. Plus: We ask a local teen to describe their dream park! Learn more about the sponsors of this July 6th episode: Adventure Science Center Hoffmann Brothers Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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