System Maintenance Window
Our Learning Management System will be be shut down for maintenance at 10:00pm U.S. Eastern Time, on Thursday, February 19th, and will be unavailable until 7:00am U.S. Eastern Time, on Friday, February 20th.
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 03/12/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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 04/01/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
Thinking about a new recreation center? Join us Wednesday, April 1 at 2 p.m. EDT! This session offers a concise, real-world overview of the planning, design, and opening process. Hear directly from agency leaders and a specialized architect who have lived it – so you can approach your project with confidence.
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Reducing Plastics in Parks Training Series
Plastics are a major source of waste and litter in parks, affecting safety and visitor experience. Join our two-part Reducing Plastics in Parks training series to assess your agency’s current plastic use and impacts, learn about common challenges, and explore practical, park-based solutions.
Looking to clean up your parks? Join our two-part Reducing Plastics in Parks training series to assess your agency’s current plastic use and impacts, learn about common challenges and explore practical, park-based solutions.
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, on-demand, and asynchronous learning opportunities.
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Apply for an NRPA Award!
The 2026 NRPA Award nomination period is now open!
Help uplift top individuals and projects in the field of parks and recreation by making a nomination for the 2026 NRPA Awards. The awards include Innovation Awards, Spotlight Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships, and the Robert W. Crawford Hall of Fame. There's so much work to celebrate, let's highlight the wins! The submission deadline of
March 27th.
Watch our online learning event "Taking the Mystery Out of the NRPA Awards Process" to learn tips on creating 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!
NRPA's Mentoring Resources
NRPA has developed a suite of resources to help local park and recreation agencies develop their own mentoring programs. Explore these resource to help your agency leverage local park and recreation assets to build protective factors around at-risk youth, while forming strong social connections and positive relationships to address difficult experiences, adversity and other challenges that youth experience.
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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