Kansas Recreation & Park Association upcoming events

Women's Leadership Summit 2026 (25 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us for a day of inspiration, connection, and growth at the 2026 Women’s Leadership Summit. Learn more at https://krpa.org/womens-leadership.

Includes: Lunch and .3 CEU's

Sponsored by:

Additional Course Information:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the KRPA office at 785-235-6533 or jamie@krpa.org.

KRPA Event Policy:

No Refunds: Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for any cancellations.

Substitutions: We do allow substitutions. If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your registration to another person. Please notify us of any substitutions at least 48 hours prior to the event.

Registration Fees: All registration fees must be paid in full within 30 days of registration. Failure to pay within this timeframe may result in the cancellation of your registration.

Commercial Vendor Workshop Attendance

The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association (KRPA) values the contributions and engagement of our commercial partners. To maintain a professional environment that supports both educational and networking opportunities for our members and sponsors, KRPA has established the following policy regarding commercial vendors attending workshops and events:

Policy Overview: Commercial vendors may not register or participate as general workshop attendees unless they are sponsoring the specific event in question. This policy ensures that the presence of commercial entities at KRPA events is aligned with their purpose of networking and building relationships within a professional context, while respecting the intent of these events as learning opportunities for non-commercial attendees.

Commercial Vendor Definition: According to the KRPA bylaws Commercial Vendor is defined as: Individuals, organizations, companies, or business firms selling products or services to recreation, park, conservation, and leisure service agencies.

Exclusions: Commercial vendors may register and participate in these certification programs as general attendees. These courses are designed to provide specialized training and a certification from the National Recreation and Park Association. We understand the need of vendors may have to receive these certifications.

Tomorrow's Leaders Institute 2026 (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Tomorrow's Leaders Institute

Includes: .9 CEU's

September 15: Lunch, Dinner & Lodging

September 16: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Lodging

September 17: Breakfast and Lunch

Additional Course Information:

*Attendees are required to stay overnight for the entire institute, and will be housed in the air-conditioned Lifelong Learning Center Lodge with two or three people per room. The registration fee is all inclusive for the Tomorrow's Leaders Institute.

KRPA Member Rate - $300 (Early Bird - Register by Aug.7

KRPA Member Rate - $330

Non-Member Rate - $375 (Early Bird - Register by Aug.7)

Non-Member Rate - $405

KRPA Golf Educational Event (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

KRPA Buffalo Dunes Golf Educational Event

Before the KRPA Golf Tournament tees off, join us for a free special educational opportunity at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course.

Clay Payne, Superintendent at Buffalo Dunes, will share how the course renovation became more than just a construction project. Through a philosophy of improving just 1% each day, the Buffalo Dunes team created momentum through small, intentional improvements over time.

This session will explore:

Building a culture of continuous improvement
Engaging staff in meaningful change
Creating community pride and support
Celebrating small wins along the way
Lessons learned throughout the renovation process

Whether you work in parks, golf, facilities, operations, or leadership, this session offers valuable takeaways on how steady progress and teamwork can lead to lasting transformation.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
CEUs: 0.1

About Buffalo Dunes

Buffalo Dunes is widely recognized as one of the premier golf courses in Kansas and the surrounding region. The 18-hole, par 72 course stretches 6,806 yards from the longest tees and offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.

As Buffalo Dunes approaches its 50th anniversary, a multi-year renovation plan led by Superintendent Clay Payne continues to enhance the course while building pride among staff, golfers, and the community.