Presented by Dave Bang Associates August 25 - 27, 2025 Phoenix Convention Center - South Building 33 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 The Annual Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Conference & Expo is the premier education, networking, and exhibition event where we celebrate and educate Arizona's park and recreation professionals. Our event draws a variety of participants, including park and recreation professionals, elected officials, and commission members from across the state of Arizona and our Western counterparts. In 2025, we are excited to offer more sponsorship packages, larger exhibit hall footprint, new member engagement opportunities, and a two-day exhibit hall featuring extended hours. Connect with some of our 2750+ members who share a passion for the parks and recreation industry. Conference Committee Chair Conference Committee Co-Chair |
CONNECT + EDUCATE + INSPIRE |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY Maintenance Rodeo Golf Tournament TEAM Roundtables Awards Banquet Pre-Conference Social | TUESDAY Education Sessions General Session w/ Plated Lunch | Keynote Expo Hall Future Professionals Mingle Dave Bang Director's Social presented by Willmeng Dave Bang Member Social | WEDNESDAY Rise and Shine Education Sessions Boxed Lunch Option Expo Hall |
EXHIBIT HALL |
BOOK A ROOM
Attendee Room Block
Coming Soon
| CONFERENCE APP
Conference App | CEUs Submit request on or before December 31, 2025. Late submissions will not be reviewed.
| SOCIALS Golf Tournament Monday Member Social Future Professional Mingle Rise and Shine Director Social Main Conference Social |
2024 CONFERENCE SPONSORS |
APRA Peak Partner |
Platinum Connect Partner |
Platinum Innovate Partner |
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A huge thank you for the ongoing support from our sponsors!
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