MRPA Annual Conference 2025
October 27 - 30, 2025
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
The 2025 Conference Planning Committee is excited to bring to you the 2025 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference! This year’s theme is Rooted in Community, Growing Together. The conference team is devoted to delivering a conference that will explore all aspects of parks and recreation.
The MRPA Annual Conference 2025 delegate brochure is NOW AVAILABLE in the in the summer edition of Minnesota Recreation & Parks magazine!
Click here to view and download the guide
Print and mail in the forms (preferred option):
MRPA
200 Charles Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432
To register online:
Click here for the MRPA member rate
Click here for the Maintenance Rodeo
Click here for the non-member registration. Interested in joining MRPA and attending as a member? Visit mnrpa.org/Join-MRPA!
Volunteering at the Conference
We’re looking for helping hands for everything from social events and logistics to room hosting and check-in. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, volunteering is a great way to give back, get involved, and connect with others in the parks and recreation community. Everyone is welcome - come grow with us!
Click here to fill out the registration form
| MRPA Annual Conference 2025 Sponsorship & Exhibit Hall Click here to view the sponsorship and exhibit hall guide. Click here to register and pay for exhibit hall space online. *Interested in becoming a MRPA corporate member? Members save $300 off an exhibit hall booth. Click here for more information and the membership form. To become a member online, click here |
If you have questions, the Conference Committee members would be happy to assist you:
Carrie Anderson, Conference Committee Co-Chair
carrie.anderson@cityofroseville.com
Greg Simmons, Conference Committee Co-Chair
gsimmons@goldenvalleymn.gov
Aaron Thelen, Program Committee Co-Chair
athelen@newhopemn.gov
Paul Pearson, Program Committee Co-Chair
ppearson@plymouthmn.gov
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