Just Do It: Pullman’s Hardest-Working City Employee: Megan Vining | Pullman Moscow and Beyond Episode Three

Episode three of Pullman Moscow and Beyond features Megan Vining, a WSU alum who worked her way from intern to leading the City of Pullman’s Recreation Department. We talk about family, athletics, community, and what is next for Pullman recreation in 2026 and beyond.

Episode spotlight: Just Do It: Pullman’s Hardest-Working City Employee with Megan Vining (Episode Three). Megan shares why she and her husband chose to raise their family on the Palouse, plus a preview of recreation programs, goals, and challenges ahead.

🏐 What this episode covers

• 🏡 Choosing to build a life on the Palouse after Washington State University
• 👟 A career path from intern to department leadership
• 🏊 Recreation programs, community demand, and the aquatic center transition
• 🧓 Senior center activities and the real challenges behind funding and staffing
• 📣 Community engagement, facility rentals, and future goals for Pullman recreation

📌 Why it matters locally

Parks and recreation is one of those behind-the-scenes forces that shapes how a town feels to live in. If you have kids in sports, use city facilities, or care about community programming, this conversation gives a rare look at what it takes to keep it all running.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode

Visit: pullmanmoscow.com/podcast

If you are curious about what is coming next for Pullman recreation, this episode is the one to play on your next walk.