MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
May 8-10, 2024
Blaine, MN 55449
*The course is full - but there are a few exam-only openings. Please email the MRPA office if you would like to register at gerhard@mnrpa.org
MRPA Aquatics Managers Bootcamp
May 22, 2024
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Shoreview Community Center
Click here for more information and the registration form
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Building and Maintaining Sustainable Natural Surface Trails
June 5 - 6, 2024
Wright County
Click here for the flyer
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Special Park Districts Forum
Hosted by Three Rivers Park District
June 10-13, 2024
As a parks and recreation professional, you may already know that parks matter – but why, and what does that truly mean? Join Three Rivers Park District for the 2024 Special Park Districts Forum as we explore how to positively impact our changing communities through enriching, nature-based experiences while remaining responsible stewards of precious natural resources. https://www.threeriversparks.org/forum2024
Use the coupon code to receive a discount on forum registration: MRPA2024
For a detailed agenda, click here
MRPA Lifeguard Competition
July 2024
Apple Valley, MN
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute 2
Five Session in the Fall of 2024
More information to follow
MRPA Annual Conference 2024 This year’s conference theme is Impacting Communities. Changing Lives. The 2024 conference team is devoted to delivering a conference that will explore all aspects of parks and recreation. |
If you have questions, the Conference Committee members would be happy to assist you:
Claudia Hicks, Conference Committee Co-Chair
Kevin O’Brien, Conference Committee Co-Chair
Ben Boldt, Program Committee Chair