Parks and Public Lands Advocacy Day with Parks and Trails NY
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Park & Public Lands Advocacy Day brings together park and public land advocates from across New York State to meet with lawmakers in Albany and advocate for continued investment in parks, trails, historic sites, and public lands. This expanded annual ...
Leadership Summit
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The 2025–2026 NYSRPS Leadership Summit is designed to provide board members with a focused, supportive, and collaborative space to strengthen governance, align on strategy, and prepare for the year ahead.
NYSRPS Gather & Grow: Recreation Recharged
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
We entered this field because we believe in the mission, the community impact, and the moments of joy.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course: March 2026 - Syracuse, NY
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety issues, including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing requirements, and ...
One Day Conference - Reunited in Recreation
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Reunited in Recreation will bring together students, professionals, experts, and enthusiasts to a one-day conference event that fosters a collaborative environment through the exchange of ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches in the realm of ...
The Metcalf Summit
The summit features discipline-specific and interdisciplinary roundtable discussions designed to develop actionable advocacy strategies. Participants will engage in structured dialogue, build professional networks, and create concrete plans for ...
Annual NYSRPS Membership Meeting
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Annual Membership Meeting is open to all members and will include the presentation of the annual report, organizational updates, and key information relevant to the year ahead. Members are encouraged to attend and engage in discussions supporting ...
Financial Sustainability Certificate Program
The Financial Sustainability Certificate Program (FSCP) is a multi-day professional development program designed to strengthen the financial knowledge, decision-making, and long-term sustainability practices of parks and recreation organizations. ...
National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference is the largest national gathering of parks and recreation professionals, bringing together leaders, innovators, and partners from across the country for education, networking, and ...
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course: October 2026 - Corona, NY
The Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) certification program provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety issues, including hazard identification, equipment specifications, surfacing requirements, and ...
NYSRPS Annual Conference 2026
The NYSRPS Annual Conference is the premier professional gathering for parks, recreation, and therapeutic recreation professionals across New York State. This multi-day conference brings together leaders, practitioners, partners, and students to learn, ...