Regional Meetings

We are delighted to announce that KRPA is offering free Regional Member Meetings again in 2026. Sponsored by Cunningham Recreation, these sessions are a fantastic opportunity for our members to enhance their skills and knowledge in key areas of parks and recreation leadership. Please reserve your spot by registering to the date and location that best fits your schedule.

2026 Dates:

March 24, 2026: KRPA Regional Meeting (Hutchison)
March 25, 2026: KRPA Regional Meeting (Garden City)
April 9, 2026: KRPA Regional Meeting (Lawrence)

Program Details

• Earn 0.3 CEUs: Enhance your professional development and take part in discussions, networking opportunities, and statewide knowledge sharing.
• Preliminary Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm

  9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome

  9:15 – 10:15 AM Session I: Technology Trends
  Speaker: Beth Z, Nerdy Best Friend

  10:15 – 10:30 AM Break

  10:30 – 10:45 AM Relationship Building

  10:45 – 11:45 AM Session II: AI Trends in Parks and Recreation
  Speakers: KRPA Members

  11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch

  12:15 – 1:00 PM Session III: Data in Parks
  Speaker: Cunningham Recreation

  1:00 – 1:15 PM Break

  1:15 – 2:00 PM Session IV: Field Trips for Strategic Partners
  Speakers: KRPA Staff

  2:00 – 3:00 PM Regional Discussions

  (3:00 – 3:30 PM Micro-Certification Participant Session)

Thank you to our sponsor!

Questions?