THANK YOU, MRPF!
A big thank you to our long-time education sponsor, Minnesota Recreation & Park Foundation!

Upcoming MRPA Events

    • 10 Sep 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Brooklyn Park Activity Center
    Register

    The NRPA Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day educational training focused on playground maintenance. This class is different than the CPSI course offering certification. This is an overview of playground safety, standards and guidelines. The fee includes a training book, lunch and CEUs. This course needs a minimum of 25 participants to be held and a maximum of 40.

    • 20 Oct 2026
    • 23 Oct 2026
    • Duluth
    Register

    The MRPA Annual Conference will be held October 20-23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Please note, if you can mail in a check to the MRPA office it would help financially. MRPA pays a minimum of $29 in credit card transaction fees for a full package registration. Thank you!

    • 20 Oct 2026
    • 23 Oct 2026
    • Duluth
    Register

    The MRPA Annual Conference will be held October 20-23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.  This registration is for members only.  Not sure if you are a member of MRPA, please contact gerhard@mnrpa.org.

    Please note, if you can mail in a check to the MRPA office it would help financially. Select the invoice option instead of entering credit card information. An invoice can be printed and mailed to the MRPA office with a check. Thank you!

    • 20 Oct 2026
    • 23 Oct 2026
    • Duluth
    Register

    The MRPA Annual Conference will be held October 20-23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.  

    Please note, if you can mail in a check to the MRPA office it would help financially. Select the invoice option instead of entering credit card information. An invoice can be printed and mailed to the MRPA office with a check. Thank you!

    • 21 Oct 2026
    • 22 Oct 2026
    • DECC, Duluth, MN
    Register

    The Maintenance Rodeo is held on Wednesday, October 21. Registration includes the rodeo competition, lunch, and access to exhibit hall. Competition is judged based on time for each event. Contestants may register for one or more events and compete against others across the state to win prizes.

    Rodeo events include: Zero turn mower course, Minute-to-Win-It Screw Gun Challenge, and Skid Steer Course. Sponsored by: Bolton & Menk.


    • 22 Oct 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • DECC, Duluth, MN
    Register

    This registration is for members of MRPA. We will host our 89th Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall on October 22, 2026. To receive the best booth placement and the greatest exposure in general mailings and email blasts, be sure to register early! 

    Use DECC’s online request form to order furniture, electric, and internet, and for shipping instructions: https://decc.org/exhibitor-info-resources-exhibit/

    *We only accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept American Express or Discover at this time. If you prefer, you can fill out the registration and mail in a check to MRPA - Exhibit Hall. Thank you! 

    • 22 Oct 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • DECC, Duluth, MN
    Register

    The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) will host our 89th Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall on October 22, 2026. To receive the best booth placement and the greatest exposure in general mailings and email blasts, be sure to register early!  This registration is for non-members of MRPA.  It you're interested in getting a discount on your booth, visit MRPA's corporate membership page.

    *Use DECC’s online request form to order furniture, electric, and internet, and for shipping instructions: https://decc.org/exhibitor-info-resources-exhibit/

    *We only accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept American Express or Discover at this time.  If you prefer, you can fill out the registration and mail in a check to MRPA - Exhibit Hall. Thank you! 

MRPA Membership / Job Postings

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