Member News

New MRPA event - race other teams in a backyard challenge! 

MRPA Backyard Triathlon

July 25 - 10 a.m. start

Theodore Wirth Golf Course

• Cornhole
• Ladder Golf
• Putting
• Raffle to follow

Only $20 per team

Click here to register online. Or mail in a check to:

Minnesota Recreation & Park Association
200 Charles Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432

Delegate Registrations NOW OPEN!

The conference delegate information and registration form is available in the MRPA Parks and Recreation magazine’s summer edition.

We look forward to seeing you September 24-27 at the MRPA Annual Conference in Mankato!

Click here for the conference brochure

Click here for the registration forms

Member Rate - register online

Non-Member Rate - register online

Maintenance Rodeo

Join us for the second annual MRPA Maintenance Rodeo. The maintenance education is on Wednesday, September 25. Registration for Thursday, September 26 includes: rodeo competition, lunch, and access to exhibit hall. Register for one or two days.

Click here for the registration form

Click here to register online

MRPA Exhibit Hall Information

The MRPA Annual Conference is a great place for your business to get recognized while helping provide an educational and inspirational event as a sponsor and/or exhibitor. 

Click here for the exhibit hall and sponsorship brochure

Click here to pay online

MRPA Lifeguard Competition

July 28, 2024

Apple Valley, MN

Click here to register a team for the competition

For more details, visit Minnesota Aquatics Network Lifeguard Competition | Facebook

The Park and Recreation Days with the Minnesota Twins in June, July and August schedule can be found here.

The 31^st Annual Minnesota USSSA Hall of Fame Benefit Golf Tournament will be held:

• Thursday, July 25
• 9 a.m. shotgun start
• Theodore Wirth Golf Course in Minneapolis

Click here for the informational packet, which includes the entry form and sponsorship form

Click here to register online

If you’re not a golfer, there are ways to be involved through a hole or merchandise sponsorship. This information is included on the sponsorship form. Interested in helping promote the golf tournament? Click here for the flyer.

We hope you’ll join us for a great summer day of golf and fun on July 25!

MRPA Aquatics Managers Bootcamp

May 22, 2024
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Shoreview Community Center

Click here for more information and the registration form

Click here to pay online

This training will be held June 5 - 6 in Wright County. The focus will be on building and maintaining natural surface trails both multipurpose and single track. There will be time in the field learning and implementing best practices on trail construction/maintenance. *Limited to the first 23 registrants.

Click here for the flyer

Click here to pay online

Having those Tough Conversations and Nailing It - workshop hosted by MASS on May 2-3 at Grand Casino Hinckley.  Members $159 and Non-Members $199.  The registration deadline is March 29. Thank you!

Click here to register online

Click here to pay for MASS membership online

The 2024 Conference Planning Committee is excited to bring to you the 2024 Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference.  The Conference Committee is looking forward to providing diverse educational opportunities that will engage professionals from all backgrounds.

To submit an Educational Session Proposal please visit: ­­­­­

https://form.jotform.com/230257023726147

The deadline for Educational Session Proposals is Friday, March 15, 2024.  

If you have questions, the Conference Committee members would be happy to assist you:

Claudia Hicks, Co-Chair

claudiahicks@mankatomn.gov                                                  

Kevin O’Brien, Co-Chair

kobrien@ci.faribault.mn.us

Ben Boldt, Program Committee Chair   

bboldt@rochestermn.gov     

The third annual RPLS Day will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (aka Mankato Civic Center) beginning at 1pm. This year's event will provide the opportunity to connect with new friends and reconnect with old ones.  Please use this form to RSVP

RPLS Day Schedule: 

12:30pm | Doors Open

1:00pm | Musical Networking 

This session provides an opportunity to chat with students and professionals, recruit for employment opportunities, and enjoy the company of new and familiar faces.

2:00pm | The Six by Six

A new addition to our event! Six speakers get six minutes each to talk about timely and interesting topics in the field of parks and recreation management. A fast-paced and fun way to keep up to date on current trends, emerging topics, and bright ideas. MORE INFO on The Six by Six.

3:00pm | RPLS Honors

This session honors the varied contributions of current students, alumni, former faculty, community members, and other friends of the program. You can nominate yourself or someone else using the RSVP Form.

4:00pm | Social Hour

After a long day of learning, stick around on site to continue conversations from the day and celebrate the achievements of our friends. Cash bar will be available.

6:00pm | Adjournment

Watch the Official RPLS DAY 2024 Announcement Video

Please contact Jonathan Hicks, Minnesota State University, Mankato at 507-389-2747 with any questions.