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APRA will update this page with information related to the local host support of the NRPA Conference. Be sure to check back frequently. |
REPRESENT ARIZONA! The deadline to order shirts is August 1st T-shirts will be available for pick up at the APRA booth near the NRPA registration desk at the Phoenix Convention Center. Agency Bulk Orders: One person from your agency will be required to sign for all shirts, and it will be that person's responsibility to distribute the shirts to the appropriate staff members of your organization. A limited number of shirts may be available on-site |
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Arizona Supported Off Site Tours + Activities
All tours and golf will take place on Monday, September 19
Registrations for off-sites take place through the NRPA conference registration page
Volunteers needed to help support all off-site events.
Have more questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator
ASU/Phoenix Downtown Campus Story and Tour - walking Rio Salado-Reimagined Hance Park Conservancy - via light rail Fountain Hills Destination Park and Splash Pad - lunch Maricopa County Parks - Lake Pleasant | Horseback Ride at South Mountain Park - breakfast included Golf Tournament - Whirlwind Golf Club Yoga at the Japanese Friendship Garden - walking 5K Fun Run Scottsdale Civic Center Tour + Happy Hour |
All tours will leave from the Phoenix Convention Center -102 N. 3rd St. SUPPOR YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONALS! |
Several of our Arizona professionals will be speaking at the NRPA Conference.
Below is a list of our home grown Arizona speakers and sessions.
Dates, times and room location can be access through the NRPA Conference App.
Speaker Name | Agency | Session Title |
Becky Kuiper | Chandler Community Services | Why a Goldfish is the Happiest Animal on Earth and Other Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso |
Eileen Baden + R.J. Cardin | Maricopa County Parks | Parks Vision 2030 - MC Regional Park Planning for the Phoenix Metro Area |
Claire Miller | City of Phoenix | Managing eBikes and Other Emerging Technology/Modes of Travel on Natural Surface Trails |
Courtney Johnson | City of Phoenix | Knocking Social Media Out of the Park |
Kathleen Mase | City of Phoenix | FitPHX |
Alonso Avitia | City of Phoenix | Achieving a Collective Community’s $100 Million Grand Vision through Dynamic Planning, Design and Construction: Margaret T. Hance Park |
Kelly Martinez | City of Phoenix | Just Blow Your Whistle: Why Guards Fail to Recognize |
Kelly Martinez | City of Phoenix | Emergencies are Stressful: Will the Lifeguard Freeze? |
Becky Kirk | City of Phoenix | Fifteen Fantastic First Aid Activities |
Tracee Hall | City of Phoenix | Diverse Play, Equitable Recreation and Inclusive Work |
Annette Soto | City of Phoenix | Rated “T” for Teens-PHXteens Created by Teens for Teens |
Dawnee Moreno, Aaron Sanchez and Lara Hamwey | City of Tucson | Ready, Set, Rec! -
Mobile Recreation |
Eat, Drink and Be Merry! City of Phoenix Supported events |
Morning Mobile Pick Me Up | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 AM | Get the day started with your morning coffee and Mobile Recreation! A variety of breakfast and coffee food trucks will be stationed in the Heritage Square plaza along with Mobile Recreation vehicles from all over the state. |
Happy Hour | Tuesday and Wednesday |
SHOW OFF YOUR MOBILE REC VAN! |
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The annual National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA) Conference is just around the corner! It will be held from September 20-22, 2022 at the Phoenix Convention Center. If you have attended past conferences, you know that the conference is the premier event of our parks and recreation community. Thousands of professionals from all over the nation come together to attend education sessions, engage with peers, listen to keynote speakers, and participate in conference events. As part of this year’s conference, the City of Phoenix is hosting daily “Morning Mobile Pick Me Ups” from 6:30-9:00a at the historic Heritage Square, which is just a quick walk from the convention center. Conference goers will have the opportunity to grab a quick bite to eat, enjoy their morning coffee and experience fun Mobile Recreation activities from around the state! We are inviting all Arizona municipalities and agencies to participate in this event by bringing their Mobile Recreation vehicles to display and engage with conference goers. We will be awarding prizes for the “Best Looking” and “Most Interactive” vehicles. Game on! For more information and details contact Tyre Davis |