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The North Carolina Recreation & Park Association is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of the park, recreation and leisure profession in NC

10/27/2026

We’re gearing up for an incredible conference, and we couldn't do it without our partners! Making big things happen at this year’s conference is only possible thanks to partners like AECOM, ESP-Associates, Great Southern Recreation, and Landworks Design Group, PA!

Your support helps make our annual gathering a huge success. Make sure to visit their booths, connect with their teams, to help us in thanking them for their support! 🌱

Visit the Conference Webpage to explore all of our sponsors for this year's big event!
🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12142&pk_association_webpage=27021

10/26/2026

Ready for your next digital deep dive? 💻🚀

Join us for the Rec & Tech Virtual Series! Our next session, "A Tech Adventure," kicks off on October 27. Whether you're looking to streamline operations or elevate your tech game, this series is packed with actionable insights for P&R professionals.

We’re proud to bring you this series in partnership with 7 state recreation & park associations and societies across the country! Plus, we'd like to give a huge thank you to our Premier Sponsor, MyRec.com, for making this learning opportunity possible! 🙌

🔗 Explore the Rec & Tech Series and secure your virtual seat today at www.ncrpa.net/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=38020

10/23/2026

Safer playgrounds start with professionals dedicated to learning! 🛠️🛝

We had a fantastic day in Kinston this past Wednesday hosting the Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) at the Fairfield Recreation Center!

Participants took a deep dive into safety standards, owner responsibilities, equipment inspection, and surfacing maintenance to keep local play spaces safe and welcoming for our communities.

A massive THANK YOU to our sponsor, Civic Federal Credit Union, for supporting safety, education, and park excellence across North Carolina! 👏💙

Missed out on Kinston? Our next Playground Maintenance Course takes place in Hickory on November 9! 🔗 Secure your seat at www.ncrpa.net/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37542

10/22/2026

Partnerships like this are transforming NC communities. What’s working in yours? 🌟

Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department teamed up with Mount Zion Church to transform a temporary park closure into a vibrant neighborhood gathering space. 📖 Read how Zebulon built their neighborhood play space: www.emflipbooks.com/flipbooks/NCRPA/RECRE8_NC/Fall2026/

We want to feature your agency’s wins, too! Submissions for the winter issue of RECRE8 Magazine are due TODAY. Help us showcase the great things happening in NC P&R... because you never know who is watching (or reading😉)!️✨
🔗 Submit your article before midnight at emflipbooks.com/flipbooks/NCRPA/RECRE8_NC/Fall2026/

10/21/2026

We're back with another Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟 Thank you Benesch, Outdoor Equipment Distributors, Inc. - OED and LandDesign, Inc. for helping us make this year’s conference possible and accessible for everyone. Help us show them a big P&R appreciation! 👏

10/20/2026

Plot twist: You can run summer camp without running yourself into the ground. 😉🏕️

If you’ve ever had to handle a rogue dodgeball game, explain a behavior policy for the 100th time, or figure out how to keep camp staff energized in July... this workshop is for you!

Join us in Cary on October 29 for our Summer Camps Workshop! We’re talking coffee-fueled camp stories, hands-on game strategies, behavior policy upgrades, and real talk on staff retention. Plus, earn CEUs while hanging out with peers who speak fluent "camp." ☕✨

Registration is open through October 27 so don't miss out and secure your seat today! 🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37211

10/16/2026

What a fantastic day at the NCRPA Facility Tour hosted by Lee County Parks and Recreation! 🏟️✨

Attendees got an inside look at the newly opened Lee County Athletic Park (LCAP), a premier 120-acre destination featuring 4 baseball/softball fields, 6 multipurpose fields (synthetic & natural grass), scenic nature trails, a state-of-the-art destination playground, and modern field houses.

A huge thank you to the Lee County NC - Parks & Recreation team for sharing valuable insights on park operations, maintenance best practices, funding models, and the economic impact LCAP brings to the community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, network, and see innovation in action! 🙌

10/15/2026

Powered by amazing partners! We are so proud to be supported by Bolton & Menk, Inc. and Carolina Parks and Play, LLC for our upcoming conference. Be sure to stop by and connect with them during the event! 🙏

Interested in bringing your company to our annual conference? Check out our sponsor and exhibitor opportunities to learn more about registration and floor plans.
🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12142&pk_association_webpage=27021

10/14/2026

POV: You’re in a room full of people who get it. You’re learning from top speakers, meeting new NC professionals, and absorbing every bit of energy in the room.

That feeling? It’s only a few weeks away.

This is your final week to catch Early Bird registration pricing. Save your spot (and your budget) before rates go up after this week! Use the link below to register today.
🔗️ www.ncrpa.net/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=35526

10/13/2026

Keep your community’s playgrounds safe, compliant, and well-maintained. 🛠️✨

Tomorrow is the final day to register for our Playground Maintenance Course. Designed for parks & recreation maintenance staff, school personnel, and playground managers, this interactive 1-day course breaks down:
- Playground safety standards & owner responsibilities
- Equipment, surfacing, and site item inspections
- Practical, day-to-day maintenance routines

Click the link below to register today for the Playground Maintenance Course before the deadline!
🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=37542

Address

883 Washington Street
Raleigh, NC
27605

Telephone

+19198325868

Website

http://www.ncrpa.net/, https://www.linktr.ee/ncrpa

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