NC Recreation & Park Association

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

10/09/2026

In a field where we are stronger together, we want to give a huge thank you to Cunningham Recreation and Romtec, Inc. for championing our industry and supporting this year's annual conference. Their dedication helps us continue creating vibrant spaces and programs for all. 🎊

There is still time to join the lineup and claim your spot to get in front of the decision makers of our industry! 🔗 See more details and register today at www.ncrpa.net/site_event_detail.cfm?pk_association_event=36370

10/09/2026

Still buzzing from an amazing time last week in Philadelphia for ! 🔔 Here are some of our highlights from an unforgettable conference:

💡 Powerful keynote & educational sessions
🏆 Well-deserved CAPRA accreditation & re-accreditation recognition for our awesome NC agencies
🛍️ Exploring the newest trends and tools in the exhibit hall
🏙️ Quality time spent networking with peers across Center City Philly

Congratulations to all the North Carolina professionals who made the trip to learn, connect, and bring high-level expertise back to our local parks and programs. Your commitment to our industry shines bright!

10/08/2026

Work smarter, not harder, on your park sites this season. 🌿 Join us for a full day of sharp insights, equipment maintenance techniques, and high-impact workflows:

📍 Apex: October 15
📍 Waxhaw: October 20

Registration is ending soon! Click the link below to claim seats for you and your crew. 🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12142amp;pk_association_webpage=27968

10/07/2026

Meet our October Member Spotlight: Kacey Blackmon from Aberdeen Parks & Recreation! 🍁

Head to the link below to read the full feature, get to know Kacey, and learn how she is making a positive impact in her community through local programs and events.
🔗 https://www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12447&pk_association_webpage=27152

09/30/2026

A huge thank you to Barrs Recreation and Southeast Turf LLC / SYNLawn Carolina for supporting this year’s annual conference! We couldn’t put on an event of this scale without partners who believe in our mission. We are so grateful for their investment in our industry! 👏

Ready to connect with professionals across our field? Don't let your company be left out! Click the link below to view available sponsorship packages and get involved!
🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=11921&pk_association_webpage=27024

09/29/2026

That’s a wrap on the CPSI course in Greensboro! Special thanks to Greensboro Parks and Recreation for being such fantastic hosts as our participants completed their training and exam.

Ready for your next learning opportunity? Visit the link below to see all of our fall workshops still open for registration! 🎉
🔗 www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12142&pk_association_webpage=27968

09/23/2026

We love seeing our industry come together, and partners like McAdams and Musco Lighting make it all possible. Thank you both for your sponsorship of this year's Conference. 👏

Curious about how to get your company in front of our attendees? 🔗 Learn more about Conference and explore our sponsor and exhibitor opportunities at www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12142&pk_association_webpage=27021

09/22/2026

Nailed the landing! ✈️

Happy first day of Fall! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to refocus and recommit to those 2026 professional goals, here it is.

Fall workshops are officially underway! 🔗 Check out the full lineup at www.ncrpa.net/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=12142&pk_association_webpage=27968

09/18/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Scholarship & Grant Awardees! 🎉

We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Scholarships and Professional Development Grants! 🎉

Congratulations to our incredible awardees who are shaping the future of park and recreation:
🎓 Undergraduate Scholarship 🎓 Graduate Scholarship
💼 Professional Development Grants
Thank you to our dedicated community and selection committee for supporting these future leaders. Help us congratulate them in the comments below 👇 and by sharing the article 🔗 https://emflipbooks.com/flipbooks/NCRPA/RECRE8_NC/Fall2026/book/30/