Parks Make Life Better

Description: TEDxManhattanBeach - Idris Al-Oboudi - Parks Make Life Better Idris Al-Oboudi is a nationally recognized Recreation and Parks professional and public speaker. He has been working in the field of recreation for the past 28 years. He is currently the Manager of Parks and Recreation for the City of Man- hattan Beach, California. In February 2008, Idris, received the Professional Distinguished Service Award, the highest award bestowed by the NRPA Pacific Southwest Regional Council. It recognizes professionals in the region who have consistently given outstanding service to the park, recreation and conservation movement at the state, national and, in the case of Idris, the international level. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)