New GOPA Webinar! 
Best Practices for Winter Outdoor Recreation Programs
November 4th, 2015 1-2:00pm
A best practice is known as a technique, method, process, activity or incentive which has been clearly defined, refined, and evaluated through repeated delivery and proven to be most effective in providing a desired outcome by a substantial body of research. These practices are especially critical when planning and holding successful winter recreation programs. Learn from experienced partners about smart planning and creative ideas for winter programs. Register now for this webinar!
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PRPS "Rain" Work Day - THANK YOU!
 Yesterday, we had our fall workday in the rain at the PRPS Office. We would like to thank Kurt Uhler, John Mikowychok, Kirk Rakos, Karen Hammond, and Rob Lewis for volunteering their time and working so hard to keep up with the office maintenance.
With all the rain they managed to:
- clean out the gutters
- weeded and pruned beds
- rebuilt storage enclosure recycling/garbage
The next work day will be scheduled in the Spring. Hope you can join us! Check out more photos on our Facebook page. 
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Visit a Park Day is Friday
 What can your community do to celebrate Visit a Park Day this Friday, October 2? The possibilities are limitless! You can offer a special program in one of your parks, hold a community park clean-up, have a scavenger hunt or just encourage your community to get outside and reconnected to the outdoors. However you plan to participate is up to you, but make sure you register here. And don't forget to use #VAPD in all of your posts!
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Resource Operations Workshop - Register Today (space is limited)
 October 22, 2015 Cabela's, Hamburg, PA
To register, click here and for the brochure, click here. Tracks include:
- Track 1 - Chain Saw Safety Training
- Track 2 - Turf Maintenance
- Track 3 - Vehicle & Trailering Laws of PA
Other Workshops
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PTRS Fall Workshops - Registration Open!
 Click here for the brochure!
Understanding the Umbrella of Dementia: Practical Planning for Successful Programming
October 29 - Masonic Villages at Sewickley
November 9 - York College - Alumni Hall
Animal Assisted Therapy
October 23 - EquiTeam Support Services, Dallastown
Creating a Positive Vision for Leadership
November 19 - Masonic Villages at Sewickly
November 20 - Beaumont at Bryn Mawr
Managing Behavior in Recreation Therapy
November 6 - Longwood at Oakmont, Verona
November 20 - PRPS Office, State College
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DCNR Webinars: PA Outdoor Rec Plan 2014-2019
 Four FREE one-hour webinars will be held on each Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in October to provide details on each of the plan's four main priority topics: Health and Wellness, Local Parks, Tourism and Economic Development, and Resource Management and Stewardship. Webinar schedule: - October 7 - Health and Wellness: Promoting Healthy Living through Outdoor Connections
- October 14 - Local Parks and Recreation: Enhancing Close-to-Home Outdoor Recreation
- October 21 - Tourism and Economic Development: Creating Opportunities for Community Prosperity
- October 28 - Resource Management: Sustaining Natural Resources and Public Investment and PA's new five-year plan for Trails
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Conference News
For the conference registration fees, click here. If you are interested in being a vendor, sponsor or advertiser at the 2016 Conference click here for more details. |
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Quantifying Park Benefits
Because public parks contribute to health and well-being, primarily by serving as an important venue for physical activity, it is in the best interests of park administrators to have a method to measure this contribution. While parks offer health benefits beyond physical activity, physical activity can be objectively measured and is an excellent way to demonstrate the value of parks. Read more
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PA Recreation & Park Society, Inc.
2131 Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16801
814-234-4272
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