Upcoming Events
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
March 26 - 28, 2025
Apple Valley Community Center
14603 Hayes Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
May 7 - 9, 2025
Springbrook Nature Center
100 85th Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
*Both courses for the spring are full.
MRPA will be holding another CPSI Course & Exam in the fall of 2025. Please fill out this form to be placed on the list and more information will be provided in the upcoming months. Thank you!
2025 MASS Conference "Pit Stops for Active Lives"
April 10-11, 2025
Duluth, MN
$169 Member
$209 Non-Member
Deadline for registration is Monday, March 31
*For more information, please contact Lacelle Cordes at Lacelle.Cordes@rosemountmn.gov
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Beyond the Inbox: Redefining Your Worth at Work
WILS Annual Luncheon
Wednesday, April 23
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
New Brighton Community Center
In a world that rewards packed calendars and instant replies, it’s easy to mistake busyness for value. But true leadership isn’t measured in back-to-back meetings or the speed of your email responses. In this keynote, we’ll challenge the relentless cycle of urgency and redefine success on your terms—beyond the demands of staffing shortages, supervisors, and nonstop expectations. You are not just a resource to be stretched thin; you are a powerhouse. It’s time to step into bold leadership, not burnout.
About Kelly:
Kelly McIntee is a sought-after speaker, coach, and creator of Industry Icon, helping high-achieving women break free from the busyness trap and step into bold, undeniable leadership. She empowers leaders to trust their instincts, make confident decisions, and create impact without being at the mercy of their inbox or calendar. Known for her no-BS, best-friend-meets-expert energy, she challenges the idea that success is measured in availability and overwork. Through sharp strategy and mindset shifts, she helps women lead with clarity, authority, and ease—on their terms.
*Please register by April 18
$59 for WILS Members
$69 for Non-Members
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Aquatic Manager Bootcamp
May 21, 2025
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Bunker Hills Activity Center
Andover, MN
The goal of this "Bootcamp" is to give an opportunity for those seasonal pool managers to receive quick educational sessions on aquatics operations. Topics include common risk management best practices, general pool operations, "things to look for" while our pools are in operation, and drowning prevention.
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2025 Park & Rec Days with the Minnesota Twins
Groups of 20+ tickets can be reserved seats without a deposit. Final numbers and payment are due three weeks prior to the game.
Pricing is as follows:
Left Field Bleachers (Sections 128-131) - $30-$40
Upper Deck (Sections 301-334 & 237-240) - $14-$22
Click here for the flyer for the 2025 season
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...