Parks & Recreation leaders are invited to view a discussion-driven webinar that cuts through AI hype and focuses on what the data actually shows.
Across the country, P&R professionals are feeling pressure to “figure out AI”, often without clear insight into what communities want or what staff are ready to support. To bring clarity to the conversation, we conducted a national study exploring AI use, comfort, and expectations within Parks & Recreation.
Featuring Tyler Lockwood, CPRP, and Supervisor of Community Services for the City of Escondido, Calfornia, we discuss what the data reveals: real alignment between participants and professionals, paired with important gaps leaders can’t afford to overlook. Rather than focusing on tools or implementation, the conversation centers on people—their needs, boundaries, and where technology can reduce friction without creating new barriers.
Using the research as a starting point, you’ll leave with clarity on:
- Where participants and P&R professionals are already using AI today
- Which AI-supported tasks feel acceptable, helpful, or off-limits
- Where readiness overlaps around convenience, accessibility, and efficiency
- Where perspectives diverge—and what that means for communication and pacing
- Practical, low-risk opportunities to explore AI responsibly
This session invites reflection, polling, and peer discussion. Leaders will leave better equipped to guide thoughtful conversations, align decisions with community expectations, and define a realistic, mission-aligned path forward.
This is not a session about selling or implementing AI. It’s a clear-eyed look at where Parks & Recreation truly stands today.
Meet the Speakers
Andrew Novosad
Product Marketing Manager
Andrew Novosad is a Product Marketing Manager at Amilia, where he leverages customer and market insights to drive product strategy and growth. With a background in Ecommerce and payments, Andrew excels at transforming customer needs into intuitive solutions. His expertise lies in helping organizations identify the right metrics to track in order to spot trends, improve member engagement, and make forward-looking decisions. At Amilia, Andrew is committed to helping member-based organizations leverage data to deliver better member experiences.
Inès Abidoune
Product Marketing Manager
With over five years in the tech industry, Inès Abidoune brings a strategic and analytical perspective to product marketing. Her expertise spans accounting, integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), and cybersecurity, enabling her to translate complex business challenges into clear, compelling value.At Amilia, Inès plays a key role in shaping go-to-market strategy and product positioning across accounting solutions, AI-powered features, member management tools, accessibility capabilities, and Amilia University. She leads messaging, enablement, and product launches that help membership-based organizations confidently adopt new tools, operate more efficiently, and better serve their communities.
Tyler Lockwood
Community Services Supervisor for the City of Escondido
Tyler Lockwood, is a seasoned Parks & Recreation professional with 14 years of experience. Based in the Escondido area, he has developed a career focused on community services and management. He holds a professional certification (CPRP) and has a background in recreation management.