Upcoming Events

MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.


Headshots and Coffee Hour presented by WILS and MASS

Thursday, November 30, 9-11AM

Click here for more information

Link to registration page: Headshot Coffee Hour | Zeta Chapter (springly.org)


Virtual Education
In Partnership with Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA)

*Registration link will be emailed from FRPA

Reigniting your SPARRK - 24 Strategies to Jumpstart 2024!
December 6, 2023
noon - 1:30 p.m.

Play on Player: Celebrating Disability with Play
December 12, 2023
noon - 1:30 p.m.

Diversity Marketing in Parks and Recreation
January 16, 2024
noon - 1:30 p.m.

Project Management Essentials
January 31 2024
noon - 1:30 p.m.

Eat a Frog for Breakfast! Morning Fuel to Leap into your Day!
February 6, 2024
noon - 1:30 p.m.

Activate Communities Through Intentional Playground Design
February 13, 2024
noon - 1:30 p.m.


Click here for the registration form and further information

Click here to register online


Annual General Meeting & Awards Luncheon
January 12, 2024
10:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Maple Grove Community Center

Click here for the registration form 

Click here to register online



Facility Management Academy

Various dates and location

January 2024



Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam
March or April 2024
Location TBD


MRPA Annual Conference 2024
SAVE-THE-DATE
Mankato, MN
September 24 - 27, 2024


2024 MRPA Conference Survey

Help plan next year's conference by providing input on what you would like to see by clicking here.

If you are interested in participating in the planning of the 2024 conference, please email Co-Chairs Kevin O'Brien or Claudia Hicks



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Fridley, MN 55432

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