Minnesota Recreation and Park Association upcoming events

Playground Maintenance Course (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The NRPA Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day educational training focused on playground maintenance. This class is different than the CPSI course offering certification. This is an overview of playground safety, standards and guidelines. The fee includes a training book, lunch and CEUs. This course needs a minimum of 25 participants to be held and a maximum of 40.

Annual Conference - Non-Member (19 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The MRPA Annual Conference will be held October 20-23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Please note, if you can mail in a check to the MRPA office it would help financially. MRPA pays a minimum of $29 in credit card transaction fees for a full package registration. Thank you!

Annual Conference - Member Rate (19 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The MRPA Annual Conference will be held October 20-23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. This registration is for members only. Not sure if you are a member of MRPA, please contact gerhard@mnrpa.org.

Please note, if you can mail in a check to the MRPA office it would help financially. Select the invoice option instead of entering credit card information. An invoice can be printed and mailed to the MRPA office with a check. Thank you!

Annual Conference - Retiree Member (19 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The MRPA Annual Conference will be held October 20-23 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Annual Conference - Maintenance Rodeo (20 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Maintenance Rodeo is held on Wednesday, October 21. Registration includes the rodeo competition, lunch, and access to exhibit hall. Competition is judged based on time for each event. Contestants may register for one or more events and compete against others across the state to win prizes.

Rodeo events include: Zero turn mower course, Minute-to-Win-It Screw Gun Challenge, and Skid Steer Course. Sponsored by: Bolton & Menk.

2026 Annual Conference Exhibit Hall - Member Rate (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This registration is for members of MRPA. We will host our 89th Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall on October 22, 2026. To receive the best booth placement and the greatest exposure in general mailings and email blasts, be sure to register early!

Use DECC’s online request form to order furniture, electric, and internet, and for shipping instructions: https://decc.org/exhibitor-info-resources-exhibit/

*We only accept Visa and MasterCard. We do not accept American Express or Discover at this time. If you prefer, you can fill out the registration and mail in a check to MRPA - Exhibit Hall. Thank you!

2026 Annual Conference Exhibit Hall - Non-Member (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) will host our 89th Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall on October 22, 2026. To receive the best booth placement and the greatest exposure in general mailings and email blasts, be sure to register early! This registration is for non-members of MRPA. It you're interested in getting a discount on your booth, visit MRPA's corporate membership page.

*Use DECC’s online request form to order furniture, electric, and internet, and for shipping instructions: https://decc.org/exhibitor-info-resources-exhibit/