Upcoming Events
MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.
MRPA Retiree Luncheon
September 9, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Moore Lake Community Building
5890 Central Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Click here for the registration form
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
September 24 - 26, 2025
Bunker Hills Activity Center
Andover, MN
Click here for the registration form
Click here to register online
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute
Relevant training for individuals who want to grow and develop into strong parks and recreation leaders.
Meets five sessions in the fall.
Begins Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Maple Grove, MN
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
*Registration limit of 40 participants
Click here for more information and the fillable registration form.
Click here to pay online.
MRPA Annual Conference 2025
October 27 - 30, 2025
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
The MRPA Annual Conference 2025 delegate brochure is NOW AVAILABLE in the in the summer edition of Minnesota Recreation & Parks magazine!
Click here to view and download the guide.
To register online:
Click here for the MRPA member rate
Click here for the maintenance rodeo
Click here for the non-member registration. Interested in joining MRPA and attending as a member? Visit mnrpa.org/Join-MRPA!
MRPA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall
Click here to view the sponsorship and exhibit hall guide.
Click here to register and pay for exhibit hall space online.
*Register soon! The early-bird deadline is August 15, 2025.
SAVE-THE-DATE
Leadership Workshop
January 2026
Time & Location TBD