Upcoming Events
MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Event information will be added to this page throughout the year.
Playground Maintenance Course
Thursday, September 10
*This class is currently full. MRPA plans to hold another course in the spring of 2027.
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2
Starts on September 15
Held four more times during the fall
$369 member rate
$499 non-member rate
Click here to view the ERLI 2 flyer and download the printable registration form
Click here to register online
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute (ERLI) 2 will meet five times during the fall season beginning September 15. This professional development program is designed to provide the educational content important for career growth while offering a forum for connection to build your professional peer network. Registration deadline is August 31, or until the program is full.
*Please note, you did not have to be a part of ERLI 1 to participate in ERLI 2. Thank you!
MRPA Retiree Luncheon
Wednesday, September 16
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Springbrook Nature Center
100 85th Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Click here for the registration form
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
September 23-25
New Brighton Community Center
*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
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Duluth, MN
Register soon - the early-bird rate ends on August 30!
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
Past Events:
MRPA Lifeguard Competition 2026
Congratulations to the MRPA Lifeguard Competition 1st place team - Minnetonka Shady Oak Beach, 2nd place team - Edina, and 3rd place team - Anoka County’s Bunker Beach!
MRPA thanks the planning committee and sponsors - Horizon Commercial Pools and Abbey's Hope. And thank you to New Hope Parks and Recreation for hosting the competition at their aquatic park.