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WRPA Strategic Planning News
On Friday May 17 the WRPA Executive Board meets at Sammamish City Hall. Our agenda includes board consideration of an updated mission and vision statement, review of a draft new set of bylaws and reports on improvements for the WRPA awards program, recommendations for Sections transitioning to Networks, and more. For more information contact Jessi Bon or follow us by visiting these pages often! WRPA Board meetings & Agenda / Strategic Planning page.
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Call For Sessions! 2014 Annual Conference
The WRPA Conference Education Committee (CEC) is seeking dynamic speakers and leaders who can share knowledge, experience, and best practices related to the parks and recreation field. Propose a session
We welcome the Washington Chapter of the American Association of Landscape Architects in partnership for the WRPA/WASLA Joint Conference & Trade Show. April 8-11, 2014 - Magnuson Park, Seattle
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Aquatic Section Retreat
October 21-22, 2013 Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound WA - Announcing the preliminary program and speakers! Aquatic case studies, marketing, financial efficiency, staff training and a whole lot more is packed into two days. Full or Monday only rates available. This retreat is only offered on odd years - so plan to join us in 2013! Register / More |
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Legislative WRPA - Current Events
Special Session began May 13 and extends through June 11, 2013. View our easy reference guide for status of WRPA priorities and issues that are still in play.
WRPA Action Alert Still In Progress: It's time to weigh in with your legislators on these three key 'asks': 1) Hold up to $75.5 million for WWRP - or at least the $70 million in the House; 2) hold a $23.7 million general fund assistance level for State Parks; and 3) hold the $5.88 million for Youth Athletic Facilities that is in the Senate Budget. Remember your communication with your lawmakers can make all the difference at a time like this! Talking points
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Priorities for Backcountry Trails
What are the most important priorities for improving backcountry trail recreation over the next five years? That's the first set of questions the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is asking people as it looks to revise the state's Trails Plan and Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Plan. We'd like your thoughts. You can respond by visiting our Trails Town Hall Web site at where you can quickly share your views. More |
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Positioning Youth Sports Administrators As Professionals
May 21, 2013 11:00-11:30am: Free Webinar provided by NAYS Academy for Youth Sports Administrators. This interactive webinar will outline the importance of positioning the youth sports professional as a leader, the qualifications as well as the roles and responsibilities of those individuals who oversee youth sports in a community. More |
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Astroturf Information Session
May 23, 2013 3:00-5:00pm: AstroTurf presents a chance to experience AstroTurf's state-of-the-art products and installation techniques during the demolition and replacement of fields 3 and 4 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. More
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SOAR CONFERENCE
Friday, June 21, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Auburn, WA Putting the Pieces Together: Celebrating 10 Years of Building Effective Partnerships. A professional development & networking conference for all in King County who support children, youth & families - birth to young adulthood. More |
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NRPA Directors School
August 24-30, 2013: The NRPA Directors School is an exclusive professional development opportunity designed to prepare new and potential directors of park and recreation agencies for the challenges of leading and managing effectively. More |
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Park & Recreation Business Institute
Wednesday October 23, 2013 Tukwila Community Center
(Formerly the WRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show)
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On The Move
Wenatchee Parks and Recreation Director, Dave Erickson is the Washington Recreation and Park Association (WRPA) representative to the Washington Community Forestry Council and was featured in the May 8th edition of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources "Tree Link News." |
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Strive: NRPA Mobile App
Strive is designed to leverage mobile technology in order to build a stronger, healthier community through activities and programs. It offers an integrated, simple and streamlined link between agencies and participating individuals. More |
