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 11/26/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Park and recreation professionals have the tools and resources to lead localized, accessible solutions that advance the multitude of benefits derived from equitable park access and climate-resilient park systems. The Park Access Network is an open community bringing together professionals from all over to facilitate conversations and best practices among peers to drive systemic changes that advance equitable and resilient park access.
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Check out our newest members-only offering: 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:
- Stepping Stones – highly focused content that can be completed in 15-minutes or less and are immediately applicable. These are a great option for park professionals with limited time or are on the go.
- Mile Markers – designed to be completed within one to one and half hours, these opportunities are a great option for professionals seeking more digestible, single skill focused learning.
- Skill Summits – designed around a focused skill set, these are for professionals who require a shorter time commitment than our certificate offerings but want a deeper dive than our Mile Markers offer.
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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2026 Call for Proposals
If you enjoyed your time at the 2025 NRPA Annual Conference (or didn’t get a chance to attend), consider presenting in 2026! The call for session proposals will be open from October 1 through November 30. Share your expertise, inspire your peers and help shape the educational programming for the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.
2027 CAPRA National Accreditation Standards Are Now Available
We are pleased to roll out the 2027 CAPRA National Accreditation Standards! This is the result of a multi-year process that began in 2021, as the CAPRA Commission worked to revise the CAPRA standards based on significant developments in the field.
Explore NRPA’s Environmental Resilience Resource Library
Looking for real-world tools to strengthen sustainability at your parks? NRPA’s Environmental Resilience Resource Library on NRPA Connect features templates, guides and examples shared by park and recreation professionals across the country, as well as resources developed by NRPA, to support your agency’s efforts. Start exploring today!
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