Nevada Recreation & Park Society

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Upcoming events

    • 05 Nov 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 20 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449.
    • 193
    Register

    2026 NRPS Annual Conference

    Join us at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in South Lake Tahoe Nevada, for the 2026 NRPS Annual Conference & Exhibit Hall! The conference will kick off with an opening social on Monday, April 20, 2026. General education sessions will take place on Tuesday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

    We’ll conclude the week with the 8th Annual LEADership Institute Kick-off on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

    This week promises inspiring educational programs and engaging networking opportunities with professionals from the fields of Parks, Recreation, and Aquatics. The Exhibitors Hall will showcase the latest equipment and practices from a wide range of vendors. Plus, enjoy exciting social events at some of North Las Vegas’s hottest spots.

    Hotel Room Information:

    Rooms will be available at Bally's Hotel. NRPS has secured a room block for attendees. Room Block Code: UPDATE 

    Conference Registration Options:

    • Early Bird Package: $290.00 (Available until March 6, 2026)
    • Late Registration: $390.00 (Begins March 9, 2026)

    The package includes:

    • Opening Social (Monday Night)

    • Two days of General Education sessions (Tuesday/Wednesday)

    • Keynote sessions (Tuesday/Wednesday)

    • Two continental breakfasts (Tuesday/Wednesday)

    • Two lunches (Tuesday/Wednesday)

    • Closing Social (Wednesday Night)

    • Exhibitor Hall entrance pass (Tuesday/Wednesday)

    • Tuesday or Wednesday Only Package: $210.00 

    Additional Opportunities:

    The L.E.A.D. Institute - $150.00:

    The L.E.A.D. Institute offers a chance to explore and master effective individual and team leadership. Through hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, and dynamic discussions, you’ll learn how to maximize team productivity, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge. The program focuses on strategic thinking, effective communication, and decisive action. The L.E.A.D. Institute will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.


    • 21 Nov 2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • 03 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449
    • 27
    Register

     



    Exhibitor Spaces Available

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    Registration will open on November 25, 2025.

    We invite you to exhibit at the 2026 NRPS Conference in South Lake Tahoe at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449

    Exhibitors who purchase a booth will also receive the following:

    • Opening Social (Monday Night)
    • Two days of General Education sessions (Tuesday/Wednesday)
    • Keynote sessions (Tuesday/Wednesday)
    • Two continental breakfasts (Tuesday/Wednesday)
    • Two lunches (Tuesday/Wednesday)
    • Closing Social (Wednesday Night)
    • Exhibitor Hall entrance pass (Tuesday/Wednesday)
    • Access to all social events
    • Logo in the Conference Brochure
    • Attendee List

    Exhibiting at the conference will help you network with professionals interested in your products, connect with potential customers with purchasing power, promote new products and services, attend any of the educational sessions being offered, and have your company listed on the NRPS website.

    Hotel Stay:

    NRPS would like to recommend hotel accommodations be made as soon as possible at Bally's Lake Tahoe, 55 US-50, Stateline, NV 89449. 

    Exhibitor Installation:

    Exhibitors, please install your exhibit in the contracted space by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026. Exhibitors are encouraged to display their exhibit throughout the Tuesday and Wednesday conference. Please note that if you fail to occupy the contracted space, you will not be issued a refund.

    Sponsorship Opportunities:

    If you and your organization are interested in one of the sponsorship opportunities, please contact:


    • 22 Jan 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Las Vegas City Hall: 495 S Main St.
    • 11
    Register

    The Nevada Recreation & Park Society's LEAD Institute is an annual leadership development program for early, mid-career and seasoned professionals. This three-year program will enhance individual organizational leadership skills, specifically addressing leadership styles, philosophies, and competencies. In addition, the program explores and introduces emerging approaches of integrating leadership development and personal growth. The course is designed to provide participatory and collaborative leadership and allows participants to learn from instructors and their fellow classmates. The intent is to prepare leaders with essential skills that will better prepare them for future challenges that requires strategic thinking, collaboration, systems thinking, and leading change.

    Participants accepted into the LEAD Institute, must commit to all trainings, mentoring obligations, etc. for the entire training year. 

Past events

04 Dec 2025 Lunch n Learn - Impact Melanoma
20 Nov 2025 Lunch n Learn - Ace the Interview: Turning Parks and Recreation Passion into Professional Success
15 Nov 2025 PT Aquatics Conference
22 Oct 2025 Lunch n Learn - Building Inclusive Connections: Everyday Interactions with Individuals of Diverse Abilities
21 Oct 2025 History of Henderson
08 Oct 2025 2025 NRPS Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
11 Sep 2025 Lunch n Learn - Introduction to Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz and iNaturalist
21 Aug 2025 LEAD 2025-2026 Wetlands Training
10 Apr 2025 LEAD 2025-2026 Introductory Training
07 Apr 2025 2025 NRPS Professional Conference Registration
07 Apr 2025 2025 NRPS Conference Exhibitor Registration
07 Apr 2025 NRPS 2025 Conference - Golf Tournament
12 Mar 2025 Lunch n Learn - The Importance of Quality Inservicing and Training
06 Mar 2025 Lunch n Learn - Introduction to Romtec
12 Feb 2025 Esports 101: Building Community and Opportunity Through Gaming
06 Feb 2025 The Power of Networking
28 Jan 2025 Lunch N Learn - Demystifying AI: Practical Tools for Parks & Recreation Professionals
23 Jan 2025 LEAD 2024-2025 Change Presentation and Training
22 Jan 2025 Lunch N Learn - Mastering Excavation Safety: Precautions, Equipment, and Best Practice
18 Dec 2024 Lunch N Learn - Creating Belonging
04 Dec 2024 Lunch N Learn - NDS and the Actionable Data Reports
04 Sep 2024 Lunch N Learn - Community Friendly Sports Lighting
15 Aug 2024 Lunch N Learn - Financial Literacy Workshop
18 Apr 2024 LEAD 24-25 Introductory Training
15 Apr 2024 2024 NRPS Professional Peaks and Valleys Conference Registration
15 Apr 2024 Playground Safety Workshop
15 Apr 2024 2024 NRPS Conference Exhibitor Registration
14 Mar 2024 Lunch N Learn - Connecting with the Latino Community Authentically
28 Feb 2024 The Dirty Dozen of Playground Safety
14 Feb 2024 Silverado Ranch Community Center Facility Tour
31 Jan 2024 Henderson Multigenerational Center & Dollar Loan Facility Tour
25 Jan 2024 LEAD 2023-2024 In-Person Training
23 Jan 2024 Activity: Cycle Puzzle Connection
08 Nov 2023 Alternative Hiring Practices for a New Generation.
19 Oct 2023 Lunch N Learn - Not Always Fun and Games
12 Oct 2023 Fall Social Event, NRPS North
12 Oct 2023 Lunch N Learn - Aging Gracefully
21 Sep 2023 Lunch N Learn - Mental Health – Suicide Signs
12 Sep 2023 Lunch N Learn - Park Maintenance
24 Aug 2023 LEAD 2023-2024 In-Person Training
31 May 2023 Lunch N Learn- Inclusive Aquatic Environments Start with You
17 May 2023 Lunch N Learn- Understanding Games, Consoles, Online Play & More
02 Mar 2023 LEAD 2023-2024 Introductory Training
28 Feb 2023 2023 NRPS Conference Exhibitor Registration
28 Feb 2023 2023 NRPS Conference Registration
27 Feb 2023 Executive Management Session: Parks and Reconomics
15 Feb 2023 South Lunch 'N Learn - Field Trip Edition - Clark County Museum
15 Dec 2022 North - Social Hour
06 Dec 2022 2022 Regional Director's Retreat
14 Nov 2022 North Lunch 'N' Learn - Epic Ascent Rock Climbing Wall and Activity
09 Nov 2022 NRPS Agency Tour- City of Las Vegas
19 Oct 2022 2022 NRPS Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
29 Sep 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Successfully Managing Young Adults
15 Sep 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Happiness: as a Function of Physical and Psychological Health
31 Aug 2022 Lunch 'N Learn - Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect for Parks and Recreation Staff
24 Aug 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Impact on Volunteering
04 Aug 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Expanding Your Parks and Recreation Event Tree
20 Jul 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Change Your Tune
19 Jul 2022 Lunch 'N Learn - Pool Safety Hacks
23 Jun 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Barks and Recreation: Programming for Pets
19 May 2022 South Lunch 'N Learn - Trouble Shooting an Irrigation Valve
14 Mar 2022 NAYS Frontline Staff Training
14 Mar 2022 NAYS Academy for Youth Sports Administrators Certification
11 Mar 2022 CEUs
21 Oct 2021 Playground Safety Surfacing Maintenance and Repair Workshop
18 Oct 2021 2021 NRPS Conference Registration
18 Oct 2021 2021 NRPS Conference Exhibitor Registration
16 Jun 2021 Vetting and Training Youth Coaches - The Bar Has Been Raised
15 Apr 2021 NRPS Webinar: What Happens Now?
24 Mar 2021 NRPS Coffee Talk: One Year Later
09 Dec 2020 A Higher Level of Inclusive Play
28 Oct 2020 Lunch-N-Learn Webinar - Afraid to Ask
11 Jun 2020 How We Can Be the Change
10 Jun 2020 Supporting Communities of Color-We Can Be The Change!
08 Jun 2020 2020 NRPS Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
20 May 2020 POOL/PACT Webinar - Continuity of Operations Plan for Nevada Aquatic Facilities
13 May 2020 Aquatics South Webinar
13 May 2020 Bike Park Planning Webinar
30 Apr 2020 Lunch-N-Learn Webinar - Surviving Change
11 Mar 2020 South Lunch 'N Learn - Hockey Fundamentals Done The Knight Way
27 Feb 2020 South Lunch N Learn - Field Trip Vendor Fair
19 Feb 2020 Webinar - LEAD Institute
30 Jan 2020 Afraid to A.S.K.
28 Dec 2019 Kwanzaa 2019 - City of Las Vegas
20 Dec 2019 The Poets' Corner - City of Las Vegas
19 Dec 2019 South Holiday Social
17 Dec 2019 North December Social
13 Dec 2019 A Charlie Brown Christmas. - City of Las Vegas
06 Dec 2019 Hometowne Christmas - City of Sparks
06 Dec 2019 A Charlie Brown Christmas - City of Las Vegas
21 Nov 2019 South Lunch 'N Learn - Interviewing and Career Advancement Advice and Best Practices
14 Nov 2019 Afraid to A.S.K.
24 Oct 2019 South Lunch 'N Learn - Right Tree, Right Place
19 Oct 2019 Zombie Run 5k
18 Oct 2019 Ghost Hunting 101
17 Oct 2019 L.E.A.D. Institute - Leadership Day (North)
16 Oct 2019 North October Lunch ' N Learn
16 Oct 2019 L.E.A.D. Institute - Leadership Day (South)
14 Oct 2019 Douglas County - Senior Games 2019
24 Sep 2019 Gridiron Games - Mesquite
19 Sep 2019 North Lunch 'N Learn - Spread the Word Nevada
18 Sep 2019 Mesquite Night Out - Mesquite
18 Sep 2019 Afraid to ASK
14 Sep 2019 Suicide Prevention Community Walk - Mesquite
14 Sep 2019 Fall Softball Signups - Mesquite
11 Sep 2019 National Championship Air Races and Air Show - City of Reno
07 Sep 2019 Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Ride - City of Reno
04 Sep 2019 Great Reno Balloon Race - City of Reno
24 Aug 2019 Reno Aloha Festival - City of Reno
22 Aug 2019 South Lunch 'N Learn - Dementia Friendly Community Awareness Training
18 Aug 2019 Nevada Humane Society's Duck Race and Festival - City of Reno
16 Aug 2019 August Social - NORTH
10 Aug 2019 Give Kids A Boost - City of Reno
03 Aug 2019 Hot August Nights - City of Reno
31 Jul 2019 Goodbye Summer Free Swim Night - Mesquite
27 Jul 2019 N.N. Pride Parade and Festival - City of Reno
25 Jul 2019 South Lunch 'N Learn
25 Jul 2019 North July Social
25 Jul 2019 Re-dedication of Pulsipher Park
22 Jul 2019 1st Annual Youth Basketball Camp - Mesquite
21 Jul 2019 Art Paws -City of Reno
21 Jul 2019 Gospel Fest - City of Reno
20 Jul 2019 Cardboard Boat Regatta - City of Henderson
20 Jul 2019 Basque Festival - City of Reno
20 Jul 2019 Reno Garlic Fest - City of Reno
14 Jul 2019 Northern Nevada Lifeguard Competition
13 Jul 2019 Pops on the River - City of Reno
12 Jul 2019 Reno Art Fest - City of Reno
05 Jul 2019 Biggest Little Wing Fest - City of Reno
04 Jul 2019 4th of July Celebration - City of Henderson
04 Jul 2019 4th of July in Mesquite, NV
27 Jun 2019 South Lunch 'N Learn
23 May 2019 South Lunch 'N Learn
16 May 2019 North Lunch ‘N Learn
22 Apr 2019 NRPS Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
08 Apr 2019 2019 NRPS Conference Exhibitor Registration
08 Apr 2019 2019 NRPS Conference Registration
28 Mar 2019 South Lunch N Learn - The Art of Healthy Living
28 Feb 2019 South Lunch N Learn - Communication & Commitment
14 Feb 2019 NRPS-North Lunch 'N Learn - Conference Update & Theater Tour
24 Jan 2019 South Lunch N Learn - Trends in Play Space Design: Activity, Engagement, & Involvement
06 Dec 2018 NRPS - North Holiday Social
23 Oct 2018 South NRPS Lunch 'N Learn - Preparing for Program Excellence Awards
18 Oct 2018 North NRPS Lunch 'N Learn - Wasting Arrows
03 Oct 2018 L.E.A.D Check-In - Lunch Order
20 Sep 2018 NRPS North Social & 2019 Conference Update
20 Sep 2018 South NRPS Lunch 'N Learn - Connect 4
13 Sep 2018 NAYS Academy for Youth Sports Administrators Certification
23 Aug 2018 South Lunch 'N Learn - Building the Spirit of Team Building
19 Jul 2018 South Lunch N Learn: How to Identify Hazards?
28 Jun 2018 NRPS North Social @ The Reno Aces
27 Jun 2018 South Lunch 'N Learn - Disaster Preparedness In Your Community!
07 May 2018 NRPS Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
17 Apr 2018 2018 NRPS Conference Registration
17 Apr 2018 2018 NRPS Exhibitor Conference Registration
17 Apr 2018 2018 Awards - Silver State Legacy Park Award Nomination
17 Apr 2018 2018 Awards - Elmer H. Anderson Parks Excellence Nomination
17 Apr 2018 2018 Awards - Professional Awards Nomination
17 Apr 2018 2018 Awards - Program of Excellence Award Nomination
29 Mar 2018 Northern NV Lunch 'N Learn - Challenge Course March 29th!
22 Mar 2018 South Lunch 'N Learn - Learn the Public Speaking Secrets the Pros Use
22 Feb 2018 South Lunch 'N BLOOM - Making our Organizations BLOOM
25 Jan 2018 South Lunch 'N Learn - Learn to Lead
18 Jan 2018 North Lunch and Learn - Social Media and Marketing
14 Dec 2017 South Lunch 'N Learn - Gun Safety
07 Dec 2017 NRPS South Holiday Social - Thursday, December 7th
26 Oct 2017 North Lunch and Learn - AB 279 Park District Legislation
24 Aug 2017 South Social - Punch 'N Learn
03 Aug 2017 Reno Aces Game Social Aug. 3rd
25 Jul 2017 South Lunch 'N Learn - Focusing on PLAY and building healthy lifestyles!
16 Jul 2017 Northern Nevada Lifeguard Competition
25 Apr 2017 NRPS Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification
20 Apr 2017 2017 NRPS Certifications & Workshops
19 Apr 2017 2017 Awards - Program of Excellence Award Nomination
19 Apr 2017 2017 Awards - Professional Awards Nomination
19 Apr 2017 2017 Awards - Elmer H. Anderson Parks Excellence Nomination
19 Apr 2017 2017 Awards - Silver State Legacy Park Award Nomination
18 Apr 2017 2017 NRPS Conference Registration
18 Apr 2017 2017 NRPS Exhibitor Conference Registration
22 Mar 2017 South Lunch 'N Learn - Munch N' Learn
23 Feb 2017 South Lunch 'N Learn - Yes! Recreation is a Career! - Membership Drive
26 Jan 2017 South Lunch 'N Learn - Get Engaged: UNLV's Office of Community Engagement
15 Dec 2016 NRPS Holiday Social & Aquatics Awards Reception
08 Dec 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Special Event Planning/Volunteer Management and Tour
17 Nov 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Conserving America's National Parks During An Era of Global Change
26 Oct 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Becoming Miyagi: Creating Great Employees & Leaders
29 Sep 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Wetlands Park
25 Aug 2016 NRPS North Social, Thursday August 25th
17 Jul 2016 Northern Nevada Lifeguard Competition
12 May 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Mastering the Elements of De-Escalation
16 Apr 2016 NRPS CPR Saturday
14 Apr 2016 Offsite Institutes - 2016 NRPS Conference
13 Apr 2016 2016 NRPS Conference Registration
31 Mar 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Discovering Outside Las Vegas
25 Mar 2016 NRPS Conference - Raffle Pre-sale
25 Feb 2016 North Lunch 'N Learn - Tour Carson Multi-Purpose Athletic Center & Lunch at Creekside Cafe, Carson City
17 Feb 2016 South Lunch 'N Learn - Anatomy of Teambuilding Facilitation
10 Dec 2015 South Lunch & Learn - Fall in Love with your Career in Recreation!

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