Upcoming Events
MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Event information will be added to this page throughout the year.
MRPA Lifeguard Competition
Sunday, July 26, 2026
New Hope Aquatic Center
Click here to view the flyer
Click here to register a team for the competition
Playground Maintenance Course
September 10, 2026
8:30 - 4 p.m.
Brooklyn Park Activity Center
5600 85th Ave. North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Click here for the registration form
Click here to pay online
*This one-day course is different than the three-day course and exam to become certified (see event below). A minimum of 25 participants is needed to hold this one-day course. Thank you!
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2
Starts in September 2026
Held four more times during the fall
Registration opens soon!
ERLI 2 is geared for parks and recreation professionals with more than eight years of experience.The program is designed toprovide information across the profession, while participants also build their professional network. The curriculum is centered around the five Ps: personal leadership, people, project management, process and creativity, and presentation and communication.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
September 23-25, 2026
New Brighton Community Center
400 10th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
*This class is currently at capacity. MRPA will hold two more CPSI Course and Exam in the spring of 2027. More information to be added in January.
Cancellation / Substitution Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received prior to one month before the course date in order to receive a refund of the registration fee (less $250 for manuals, plus a $125 service charge). No transfers to future courses are allowed. Alternate attendees may be sent by calling MRPA at 763-571-1305 ext. 109.
MRPA Annual Conference 2026
October 20 - 23, 2026
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth, MN
Conference registration is now open!
Delegate Conference Brochure
Click here for the member registration
Click here for the non-member rate
Other registrations:
Thursday, October 22
8 - 11 a.m.
Take part in a fun and friendly competition that puts your maintenance skills and equipment operation to the test.
Competitors will take on three events:
- Skid Steer Course
- Zero-Turn Mower Course
- Minute-to-Win-It Screw Gun Challenge
Registration for the educational sessions on October 21 and 22 are also available.
Click here to register for the maintenance rodeo
EXHIBIT HALL REGISTRATION
Click here to view the sponsorship and exhibit hall brochure (Registration form is on page 11)
Interested in paying for a booth online? Click here for the MRPA member registration link.
Click here for the non-member booth payment link. (Not a member of MRPA and would like to join? Visit the MRPA membership page for more information.)
Please contact our exhibit hall chairs or MRPA staff with any exhibit hall questions. Thank you!
Exhibit Hall Contacts:
Mike Bauer, email: mbauer@rogersmn.gov
Zac Dockter, email: zdockter@cottagegrovemn.gov
SAVE-THE-DATE
MRPA Annual Conference 2027
November 2027
RiverCentre
Saint Paul, MN