Cultivate, Grow, Thrive:
Finding Joy in What We Do
As Parks & Recreation professionals, we serve a vital role in the growth and cultivation of our communities by building spaces and programming that help our communities thrive.
By actively cultivating our skills and talents, growing our knowledge and experiences, and thriving in our professional lives, we can also find joy and fulfillment in pursuit of this meaningful work.
Join us at this year’s conference to take ownership of your personal and professional development, to embrace challenges and opportunities for growth, and find the joy in what we do!
SCHEDULE
MON NOV 6
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
Welcome and Check-In
Breakout Sessions
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
State of ORPA Luncheon
Section Meetings
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
Dinner on the Waterfront* (shuttle provided)
TUE NOV 7
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Welcome and Check-In
Breakout Sessions
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
Awards Ceremony & Lunch
Section Meetings
Networking Break
Breakout Sessions
Happy Hour & Game Night
Dinner on the Waterfront* (shuttle provided)
WED NOV 8
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
12:45 PM
Welcome and Check-In
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Closing Events
*Dinner not hosted by ORPA
Schedule is subject to change without notice.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION RATES
Registration includes access to all breakout sessions, exhibit hall, field sessions, and evening socials for the day(s) registered. Breakfast is included on all three days, and lunch is included on Day 1 and Day 2.
FULL CONFERENCE PRICING
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Agency Members: $495
Agency staff and community board members working for government entities.
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Commercial & Org Members: $545
Commercial vendors and independent contractors; nonprofit partner organizations.
Individual & Retired Members: $495
Those not affiliated with a company or agency.
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Student Members: $295
Students must have a verified school email address.
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Non-Members: $645
SINGLE DAY PRICING
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Agency Members: $170
Agency staff and community board members working for government entities.
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Commercial & Org Members: $195
Commercial vendors and independent contractors; nonprofit partner organizations.
Individual & Retired Members: $170
Those not affiliated with a company or agency.
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Student Members: $115
Students must have a verified school email address.
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Non-Members: $225
DISCOUNTS
Early Bird
Full Conference ONLY - Take $50 off regular pricing between June 12 - July 28.
Group Discount
Full Conference ONLY - Save 10% when registering 5 or more staff. Contact ORPA for details.
LATE REGISTRATION PENALTY
A $50 fee will be added to all registrations made between October 1 -October 15.
No registrations will be accepted after October 15.
Walk-in registrations are not permitted.
