Star City Stories
Star City Stories is a community-focused podcast from the City of Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Department that takes listeners behind the scenes of the parks, programs, people, and projects that shape life in Miamisburg.
Season 1 focuses on the development of the new community pool, offering transparent updates and in-depth conversations about the planning, design, construction, and operational decisions behind one of the City’s most significant recreation investments. Through candid discussions with staff and project partners, the podcast helps explain the “how” and “why” behind the work in a way that print and social media can’t.
Along the way, Star City Stories also highlights seasonal programs, community events, and the people who make Miamisburg’s parks and recreation system thrive. Whether you’re looking for project updates, insight into City operations, or a deeper understanding of how public spaces come together, this podcast is your inside look at Parks, People, and Places.
Star City Stories
Episode 3: More Than a Pool - Exploring the Features Taking Shape
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In Episode 3 of Star City Stories, we take a deep dive into the pool related features that will define Miamisburg’s new facility.
Host Ryan is joined by Darren Miller, Operations Division Manager, and Katie Quackenbush, Aquatics Manager, to walk through the exciting elements being built right now—from competition-ready lap lanes to family-friendly water features designed for all ages and abilities.
This episode goes beyond blueprints and construction updates. It’s about the experience. How will the space function? What makes it different from what we’ve had before? How are safety, accessibility, recreation, and long-term sustainability being built into every detail?
If you’ve been curious about what’s coming, this conversation will give you a clear picture of the energy, activity, and community moments this new facility is being designed to create.
The water may not be in it yet—but the excitement is already building.