NRPA is dedicated to providing learning opportunities to advance the development of best practices and resources that make parks and recreation indispensable elements of American communities.
CPSI Program
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive training on playground safety standards and the credentials to inspect playgrounds for safety compliance.
November
2-4, Farmington, New Mexico
4-6, Lexington, South Carolina
4-6, North Salt Lake, Utah
10-12, North Kansas City, Missouri
11-13, Carmel, Indiana
17-19, Bellevue, Washington
18-20, Largo, Florida
18-20, South Portland, Maine
AFO Program
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification is a state-of-the-art certification for pool operators and aquatic facility managers.
November
6-7, Virginia Beach, Virginia
17-18, Phoenix, Arizona
December
17-18, North Miami, Florida
January
5-6, Carmel, Indiana
March
10-11, SanDiego, California and Canton, Michigan
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Schools and Conferences
NRPA Conferences and Schools are forums where the park and recreation community comes together to exchange ideas and information. All NRPA Schools are held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia, unless otherwise indicated.
NRPA Event Management School: January 17-22, 2016
NRPA Maintenance Management School: January 31-February 5, 2016
NRPA Revenue Development and Management School: March 13-18, 2016