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Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS)

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Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS)

Texas Recreation & Park Society, established in 1937, advances Parks & Recreation in Texas through Community, Advocacy, Resources & Education - TRAPS Cares

The Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that consists of approximately 2,000 parks and recreation professionals, students and citizen advocates who share a common passion for advocacy, education, networking and offering quality services to their communities.

06/17/2026

The TRAPS Magazine is out! In this issue, we revisit the adventure of Charting Your Course at the 2026 TRAPS Institute & Expo, and we celebrate this year’s award winners and their momentous contributions to the field of parks and recreation. You can also learn how LED lighting has become a cost-effective and energy-saving solution for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues.

Read it here: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=865371

06/12/2026

Create safer playgrounds and elevate your professional expertise with the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course & Exam!

This nationally recognized program equips parks and recreation professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify hazards, manage risk, and help ensure safer play environments. Led by experienced instructors, this course prepares participants to earn their CPSI certification and become leaders in playground safety.

August 31–September 2, 2026
Permitting and Development Center | Austin, Texas

Pricing:
• CPSI Course + Exam: $650 Member | $700 Non-Member
• Course Only: $475 Member | $525 Non-Member
• Exam Only: $175 Member | Non-Member

Special thanks to our sponsor, Cunningham Recreation for their commitment to safer play spaces across Texas.

Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot:
https://membership.traps.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056636&group=

06/10/2026

Registration for the 2026 National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference is now open!

Join us in Philadelphia from September 29–October 1 as we celebrate the transformative power of parks and recreation and connect with professionals from across the country.

Register by August 7 to take advantage of early-bird pricing and secure your spot at this can't-miss event.

Learn more and secure your spot today! conference.nrpa.org/registration/

06/08/2026

Help us celebrate the people who make TRAPS extraordinary!

Share your recent professional milestones, including new positions, promotions, title changes, awards, and other accomplishments. We also invite tributes honoring members we have recently lost, ensuring their contributions and lasting impact are remembered.

Submit your milestones and tributes today and help us recognize the excellence within the TRAPS community: https://fs24.formsite.com/TRAPS/c9pyjlhlro/

06/04/2026

We need your ideas! Don't forget that TOMORROW, June 5, is your last chance to submit Education Session Proposals for the 2027 TRAPS Institute & Expo in Irving on Feb. 15-19, 2027!

Help us provide an impactful lineup of education sessions to ensure Institute 2027 is packed with relevant, engaging, and forward-thinking education.

The submission deadline is TOMORROW! Let’s navigate the future of parks and recreation together! Submit today: https://fs24.formsite.com/TRAPS/2027InstituteProposal/index

06/03/2026

Join parks and recreation executives, directors and emerging leaders from across the state at Recreation Forward: 2026 Texas Directors and Leaders Summit—a two-day summit focused on innovation, leadership, advocacy, and the future of our profession.

When: August 5-6, 2026
Where: Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746

Cost: $100 for TRAPS Members
$150 for TRAPS Non-Members

Register by July 17! https://membership.traps.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059911

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this event a reality: Rec Technologies, Hill Country Directors Association, Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects, Musco Lighting and Parkscapes Texas!

06/02/2026

REMINDER! The deadline to submit Education Session Proposals for the 2027 TRAPS Institute and Expo is this Friday, June 5!

Help us provide an impactful lineup of education sessions to ensure Institute 2027 is packed with relevant, engaging, and forward-thinking education.

Upload your submission today in advance of Friday's deadline! Let’s navigate the future of parks and recreation together! Submit today: https://fs24.formsite.com/TRAPS/2027InstituteProposal/index

05/29/2026

Ensure safer play spaces and advance your career with the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course & Exam! This nationally recognized training, led by expert instructors, provides comprehensive hazard identification and risk management education—preparing you to earn your CPSI certification.

Course Dates: Aug 31-Sept 2, 2026
Location: Permitting and Development Center | Austin, TX
Pricing:
✅ CPSI Combo (Course + Exam): $650 Member | $700 Non-Member
✅ Course Only: $475 Member | $525 Non-Member
✅ Exam Only: $175 Member/Non-Member

Thank you to our sponsor Cunningham Recreation for helping us keep our play spaces safe!

Space is limited—register early to secure your spot: https://membership.traps.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2056636&group=

05/27/2026

Education session proposals for the 2027 TRAPS Institute & Expo in Irving on Feb. 15-19, 2027, are now open!

Help us provide an impactful lineup of education sessions to ensure Institute 2027 is packed with relevant, engaging, and forward-thinking education.

Proposals are being accepted now through Jun. 5! Let’s navigate the future of parks and recreation together! Submit today: https://fs24.formsite.com/TRAPS/2027InstituteProposal/index

05/25/2026

The TRAPS office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day as we take time to remember and honor those who have served.

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18593 FM-1431
Jonestown, TX
78645

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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(512) 267-5550

Website

http://www.traps.org/

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