Nevada Recreation & Park Society

 2026 Annual NRPS Conference 

 April 20-22, 2026

Tahoe Blue Event Center

75 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449

“Bright Lights to Open Skies – Inspiring the Future of

Parks and Recreation”

 Conference Overview

The Nevada Recreation and Park Society (NRPS) Annual Conference brings together professionals, students, and partners from across the state to connect, learn, and celebrate the work of parks and recreation. This year’s theme highlights the vibrancy of Stateline and Tahoe’s natural beauty while looking ahead to the future of the profession.

Key highlights include:

Educational Breakouts & CEU opportunities

Opening Social: M.S. Dixie II Dinner Cruise on Lake Tahoe

Awards Luncheon & Ceremony - Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Exhibitor Hall Mixer - Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Closing Social - Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Registration

REGISTER FOR NRPS CONFERENCE 2026 HERE

Early Bird Full Conference: $290.00

Late Full Conference: $390.00

One Day Only: $210.00

LEAD Institute (April 23, 2026): $150.00

Opening Social Ticket: $50

Quick Links 

Hotel Registration: HOTEL REGISTRATION - NRPS ROOM BLOCK

Airport Shuttle Information - Book a Shuttle Here

Conference Brochure 

Education Sessions: 2026 NRPS Educational Sessions.pdf

Conference Schedule 

Socials & Awards

2026 NRPS Conference Awards Information

Awards Application Period November 1, 2025-January 18, 2026 

Award Categories:
Professional Awards
Young Professional
Fellowship Award
Citation Award
Dundee Award

Programming Awards
Program Excellence Award
Silver State Legacy Program Award

Park and Facility Awards
Elmer H. Anderson Park Excellence Award
Silver State Legacy Park Award

Get Involved 

If you are a student member, L.E.A.D. participant, or looking to get more involved with conference, reach out to our

LEADers in the Mentor Advisory Committee.

Email priscilla@boldmovesgroup.com for more details on volunteer opportunities or with any questions related to volunteering at conference.

If you are looking to get more involved with NRPS or the LEADership Institute; please email priscilla@boldmovesgroup.com. 

The 2026 L.E.A.D. Institute will kick off on Thursday, April 23, 2026. 

Sponsors/Exhibitors 

Sponsorship Packages and Exhibitor spaces are available for the 2026 conference! 

EXHIBITOR BOOTHS - SOLD OUT

2026 NRPS Sponsorships.pdf

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

Questions for the Conference Committee? CLICK HERE to contact us

Visit our NRPS membership booth at conference! The membership booth can assist you in updating your membership information, profile picture and can provide more in-depth information about all the great things NRPS has to offer.