Upcoming Events
MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.
The Power of Shipbuilding
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1 - 4 p.m.
St. Louis Park, MN
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*Register by Thursday, January 16 - thank you!
Breaking Disability Stigmas in Recreation Programs
February 4, 2025
Noon - 1:30 PM
.1 CEUs
This virtual workshop is in partnership with Florida Recreation and Park Association. Look for the Zoom link to be emailed the week of the workshop!
Workshop content - disability stigmas are negative thoughts and actions that create barriers for inclusive recreation for all. This session will help attendees understand how our thoughts, actions and understanding of disability affect our interactions with people of varying disabilities. Learning how to develop positive interactions others’ emotional intelligence will also yield improved social cohesiveness and satisfaction among employees or clients served.
$35 - MRPA member rate
$45 - Non-member rate
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Program
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
March 26 - 28, 2025
Apple Valley, MN
*Facility will be selected once registration numbers are finalized
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
May 7 - 9, 2025
Springbrook Nature Center
Fridley, MN
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*This course is limited to 40 registrants
Aquatic Manager Bootcamp
May 21, 2025
Bunker Beach
More information to follow
MRPA Lifeguard Competition
July 27, 2025
St. Louis Park
More information to follow
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute
Fall of 2025
Locations in the metro area
More information to follow
MRPA Annual Conference 2025
October 27 - 30, 2025
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
More information to follow