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.
July
14-16, Raleigh, North Carolina
August
4-6, Chicago Area, Illinois
September
15-17, Westminster, Colorado
16-18, Burlington, Kentucky
23-25, Leesburg, Virginia
28-30, Griffin, Georgia
28-30 San Diego, California
29-Oct. 1, Dublin, Ohio
October
5-7, Missoula, Montana
20-22, Midlothian, Illinois
20-22, Saratoga Springs, New York
21-23, Jackson, New Jersey
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
September
13-14, Las Vegas, Nevada
28-29, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
October
5-6, Fullerton, California
November
17-18, Phoenix, Arizona
Athletic Field Maintenance
Member: $50 Nonmember: $65
Learn the proper techniques and best practices needed to keep your agency’s athletic fields safe, usable and attractive this summer. This course is an excellent resource for maintenance staff, landscapers and facility managers. CEUs: 0.2
Connecting Children with Nature
Member: $75 Nonmember: $94
Trouble getting kids outside this summer? This course is designed to educate professionals working with youth in educational or recreational settings, as well as concerned citizens, on the root causes of “nature-deficit disorder,” the health and social risks of this problem, the best practices for helping children to bond with nature and enjoy unstructured outdoor play, and the current organizations involved in reversing this unhealthy trend. CEUs: 0.3
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 Directors School: August 23-28, 2015
NRPA 2015 Annual Conference: September 15-17, Las Vegas, Nevada
NRPA Supervisors' Management School: November 1-5, 2015
NRPA Event Management School: January 17-22, 2016
NRPA Maintenance Management School: January 31-February 5, 2016
NRPA Revenue Development and Management School: March 13-18, 2016