2026 NRPA Annual Conference
Organized by National Recreation and Park Association
For more than 50 years, the NRPA Annual Conference has been the premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community, where professionals come together to learn, c...
- Dates
- Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 8,000
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About this conference
For more than 50 years, the NRPA Annual Conference has been the premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community, where professionals come together to learn, connect, and grow. Attendees can explore the latest products in the interactive exhibit hall, earn CEUs in engaging education sessions, share ideas with peers, gain insights from industry leaders, build meaningful connections, and discover innovative solutions. It offers hundreds of education sessions and an exhibit hall with over 400 booths showcasing products and services for the field.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities include various exhibit booth packages with different rates based on the number of booths and organization type (e.g., NGO/NPO), along with upgrades like corner booths and premium exhibit areas. Additionally, advertising opportunities are available in the Parks & Recreation magazine (September Conference issue) and NRPA onsite materials (including the Exhibit Hall Guide).
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