TRAPS Central Region

05/28/2026

📣 Save the Date!

We’re excited to announce that the TRAPS Central Region Maintenance Rodeo & Workshop is coming to San Marcos, Texas this fall!

🚜 Maintenance Rodeo – November 12
📚 Workshop – November 13

Join us for two days of hands-on competition, professional development, and networking with fellow parks and recreation professionals from across Central Texas. You won’t want to miss it!

More details coming soon—mark those calendars!

05/07/2026

Session proposals are now open for the State Conference in February!

The 2027 TRAPS Institute & Expo is being held in Irving, February 15-19, 2027, and we want YOU to help to provide an impactful lineup of education sessions!

Education session proposals are now open! Submit Your Session Proposal: 2027 Institute Education Proposal!

Your insights will ensure Institute 2027 is packed with relevant, engaging, and forward-thinking education. Let’s navigate the future of parks and recreation—together!

Don't wait, the proposal will be open through June 5, 2026!

See you in Irving! https://fs24.formsite.com/TRAPS/2027InstituteProposal/index

04/06/2026

Hey Central Region- we’ve got an additional training opportunity coming up in Georgetown on April 15!

TRAPS, PlayCore, GameTime, and Cunningham Recreation have once again joined forces through the Statewide Healthy Play Initiative to enrich the quality of life in communities across Texas.

Join us for one of the free interactive professional development events offering training experiences focused on how play and recreation are essential to creating healthier, happier communities.

✅ Apr. 15: Georgetown
✅ Apr. 16: Abilene
✅ Apr. 27: Garland
✅ Apr. 28: Mont Belvieu
✅ Apr. 30: Laredo

Attendees will also learn how to put research into practice to create National Demonstration Site parks and playgrounds. And GameTime will share information on how to apply for 100% matching funding assistance to bring these destinations to your community! CEUs will be awarded. Register today: https://www.gametime.com/traps

03/31/2026

This annual school is a perfect economical opportunity to improve your knowledge and abilities in the sports management arena. You'll receive a crash-course on the hot topics of athletics, taught by "gurus" in the Parks and Recreation field.

Register at https://event.taaf.com/taaf_special_sms-university

For additional information, please contact the TAAF State Office at 512-863-9400.

11/14/2025

Check it out! 👇🏼

The TRAPS 2026 Institute & Expo is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to offer 3 programs that make attending this premier event even more accessible and rewarding. Explore our Scholarship Program, TEX-ternship Program, and Volunteer Opportunities to enhance your TRAPS experience while minimizing costs. Visit https://institute.traps.org/ to learn more.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Apply for the TRAPS Annual Scholarship Program and receive up to $1,000 to help cover Institute-related expenses such as registration, lodging, travel, and meals. Don’t let costs keep you from this incredible professional growth opportunity. Applications close Monday, December 1, 2025.

TEX-TERNSHIP PROGRAM
Are you 30 or younger and passionate about parks & recreation? Apply for the TRAPS TEX-ternship Program! Get paired with a mentor, attend Institute events, and receive a scholarship up to $1,000. Apply by December 1, 2025.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers must be students or registered TRAPS members prior to the Institute and must work a minimum number of assigned hours during the event to qualify for waived conference registration. Volunteer applications will be accepted on an as-needed basis through Jan 9, 2026.

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at TRAPS! Let us know how you have been celebrating the spooky season at parks in your community!

11/01/2025

10/29/2025

Central Region F&YP Meet Up at Wurstfest! 🎉

Join the Central Region Future & Young Professionals Branch for a fun night out at Wurstfest in New Braunfels! Come hang out, connect with other members, and enjoy some good food, great music, and even better company.

Entry is free; meet by Gate 2 under the small tent by the food trucks.

📍 Wurstfest – New Braunfels
📅 Thursday, November 13
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s make the most of this Texas tradition together!

10/23/2025

🚨Central Region Workshop registration closes TOMORROW, October 24th! Check out all of the amazing sessions we have planned!

✅Don’t miss out, register today: https://membership.traps.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1947477&group=