2013 Conference & Trade Show

Join APRA as we look to the future of parks and recreation August 26-30 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. This year's conference highlights the integration of technology in the field of parks and recreation. The 2013 education tracks include: Maintenance and Golf, Sports and Aquatics, Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation, Administration Boards and Commissions, Recreation and Outdoor Professionals. To learn more about the conference and trade show, click here. For registration information, click here.

Keynote Speakers
 
Chris Kennedy
Vice President of Revenue Management at GoDaddy.com		  
Jonathan GS Koppell
Dean, College of Public Programs Arizona State University
Swimmer's Classic
The 2013 APRA Swimmer's Classic, presented by the Sports and Aquatics Branch, is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, at the Kino Aquatic Center in Mesa.  For more information on the event, view the event page in our Event Calendar section or click here to register!


APRA Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
The 2013 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Awards Nomination deadline has been extended until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.

There are a number of outstanding facilities, programs and quality individuals involved in our profession. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by; acknowledge those facilities, programs and individuals that deserve recognition for making your agency the success it is. Nominations for 22 separate APRA awards are being accepted through Wednesday, May 29 (Deadline Extension).

Click here for information on all 2013 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Award Categories and Criteria.

Contact Chris Gallagher, Awards and Citations Committee Chair, at 623-930-4334 if you have any questions.


Complete PRORAGIS Lite 
and You Could Win An iPad
Your community demands data to support your budgets, staffing, and programming - PRORAGIS has it. PRORAGIS Lite is a slimmed down version of the Full PRORAGIS profile that only asks you to answer the questions most relevant and important to all park and recreation departments no matter their size or structure. NRPA members who submit their PRORAGIS Lite profile can create a custom report that compares their data to industry norms. If you complete your PRORAGIS Lite profile (or update your Lite profile with this fiscal year's information) between now and before June 14, 2013, you'll be entered into a drawing for an iPad mini. Fill Out Your Profile Now

Upcoming events

29 May 2013 • c/o Glendale Parks, Recreation & Library Services
29 May 2013 7:00 AM • Paradise Bakery, Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 1143
06 Jun 2013 9:00 AM • Camp Coley

Recent News

24 Apr 2013 7:46 AM • Sonja Moseley
01 Apr 2013 11:36 AM • Erica Perez
13 Mar 2013 7:17 AM • Sonja Moseley

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Mission
To provide professional development, advocacy and resources to all who enhance quality of life through parks, recreation and environmental conservation.
 
 
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