NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
CPSI Program
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive training on playground safety standards and the credentials to inspect playgrounds for safety compliance.
March
2-4, Erie, Colorado
3-5, Bothell, Washington
9-11, Shawnee, Kansas
10-12, Bismarck, North Dakota
10-12, Sacramento, California
18-20, Plymouth, Minnesota
24-26, St. Charles, Missouri
31-April 2, East Hartford, Connecticut
April
1-3, Newport News, Virginia
8-10, Las Vegas, Nevada
15-17, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
21-23, Chicago Area, Illinois
22-24, Omaha, Nebraska
28-30, Columbus, Ohio
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
March
2-3, Seattle, Washington
12-13, Sunrise, Florida
24-25, Royersford, Pennsylvania
26-27, Lawrence Kansas
26-27, Stuart, Florida
April
9-10, Stuart, Florida
15-16, Glendale Heights, Illinois
23-24, Denver, Colorado
23-24, Wilmington, Delaware
23-24, Key West, Florida
30-May1, Billings, Montana
NRPA is pleased to announce the 2015 Premier Member webinar series (free to all Premier members). The webinars will occur on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. ET. Professionals who wish to receive CEUs will be required to pay a $25 fee. For more information, email our Customer Service department or call 800.626.6772.
3/12: Grow the Walking Movement: Safe Routes to Parks
4/9: Innovative Programming on a Budget
5/14: PRORAGIS: New Tools to Help you Succeed
6/11: Tips and Tools: Celebrate Park and Recreation Month
7/9: Innovation Labs: How Park and Rec Will Save the World
8/13: Is This Your First Rodeo? A Guide to NRPA’s Las Vegas Conference for First-Time Attendees
10/8: Do the Right Thing: Social Equity in the Field of Parks and Recreation
11/12: NRPA.org version 2.0: What’s New and Improved
12/8: 2015 Year in Review: Hot Topics in Parks and Recreation
Schools and Conferences
NRPA Conferences and Schools are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. All NRPA Schools are held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, unless otherwise indicated.
NRPA Revenue Development and Management School: March 8-13, 2015
NRPA Innovation Lab: March 12-13, 2015 (Miami, Florida)
NRPA Green School: March 22-26, 2015
NRPA National School of RV Park and Campground Management: July 6-10, 2015 (Denver, Colorado)
NRPA Directors School: August 22-28, 2015