Upcoming Holiday Closure
The NRPA Office will be closed from 1PM ET on December 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026. If you plan to use your Online Learning Courses during this time, please be sure to login to your account and let us know if you experience any challenges by no later than Thursday, December 18, 2025, so that we may have time to assist. Email customerservice@nrpa.org with any additional questions!
NRPA's Learning & Professional Development Statement
At NRPA, we work toward a future where all people have access to the benefits of quality parks and recreation. To do that, we strive to provide park and recreation professionals transformative learning experiences that advance their expertise, elevate their impact, learn from and with each other, and strengthen their communities.
Virtual Learning Opportunities
Check out NRPA's latest live and on-demand virtual online learning opportunities.
In-Person Learning Opportunities
Check out our in-person learning and networking opportunities!
Upcoming Live Virtual Events
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Includes a Live Web Event on 12/11/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
NRPA membership hours take place the second Thursday of each month at 1pm ET. Join the membership team for a brief overview of NRPA membership at the top of the hour followed by the opportunity to ask questions about your benefits, getting involved with NRPA and much more. We invite everyone to join!
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Includes a Live Web Event on 02/05/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
This will help you create an engaging application as representatives from the National Awards & Scholarship Committee shed light on the process. What can you do to make sure your application stand out from the rest? How does the scoring process work? And what are some pitfalls to avoid? Give your agency or yourself a better chance at receiving national recognition in 2026! (Note: this recorded webinar does not include the National Gold Medal Program)
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Level Up with NRPA Skill Builders
These flexible learning opportunities are designed to fit your busy schedule, be more responsive to your professional development budget, and align with your professional development goals. Skill Builders are organized into three types of focused learning experiences that will enable you to build and strengthen specific skills based on your desired time commitment:
Note: this is a members-only offering.
On-Demand Learning Opportunities
Discover your next professional development opportunity! From trending topics to timeless best practices, our on-demand learning puts parks and recreation expertise at your fingertips. Browse our NRPA Catalog now to explore our available live and on-demand online learning opportunities.
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Shine a Light on Youth Mentorship in Your Community
Every January, NRPA celebrates National Mentoring Month by highlighting the power of mentorship and the important role park and recreation professionals play in supporting young people. As we prepare for this year’s celebration, we’d love to feature your experiences! Share a story and/or a photo that shows how mentoring is making a difference in your community
Register for Event Management School
Registration is now open for Event Management School, taking place January 11-16, 2026, at Oglebay National Training Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. As events have evolved into spectacular productions, event management has become a growing industry with new demands and expectations. Event Management School equips you with applicable and relevant skills through both learning and applied-knowledge projects.
NRPA's Resource Center
The NRPA Career Center offers professional services to help you build and manage your career for maximum potential for success. Check out these resources!
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