2026 Institute & Expo
Organized by Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS)
The Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) annual Institute and Expo, first held in 1998, draws over 1,000 participants, including park and recreation department direc...
- Dates
- Feb 9-13, 2026
- Location
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Deadline
- Jan 9, 2026
- Attendees
- 1,100
- Vendors
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About this conference
The Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) annual Institute and Expo, first held in 1998, draws over 1,000 participants, including park and recreation department directors, travel and tourism professionals, athletic and tournament coordinators, park maintenance employees, senior recreation planners, aquatic managers, elected officials, board and commission members, and more. The Institute combines education sessions and an Expo attracting 125+ vendors showcasing the latest in industry trends, continued best practices, information, programs and services to help our members and the communities they serve. The annual event also includes a maintenance rodeo, golf tournament and social events.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities are available across several tiers, including Champion Level ($7,500 - $20,000), Event & Services Sponsorships (e.g., MAL Leadership Academy for $7,500, CPSI Course for $2,500), and Branch Sponsorships ($500). For the Institute & Expo specifically, options range from Title Sponsor ($20,000) and various event sponsorships (e.g., Welcome Social for $6,500, Awards Ceremony for $5,000) to exhibitor booth packages ($1,350 to $7,900 depending on size and member status). Additional opportunities exist for the State Maintenance Rodeo ($500 - $5,000) and the Danny Boykin Memorial Golf Tournament ($500 - $6,000).
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