NDRPA is excited to partner with fellow political subdivision associations to host the first Local Government Capitol Connection! Mark your calendars for Feb. 18-19, 2025. Education sessions, presentations from legislative leaders and a legislative social are on the tentative agenda. More details to come in December.

Mark Your Calendar! The 2025 Certified Playground Safety Inspector course and certification program is March 18-20, 2025, in Bismarck. Course location TBD. The CPSI certification program is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered nationwide. Participants will learn about the latest developments in playground safety during the two-day […]

The 2025 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference is scheduled Sept. 16-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Join us in Dickinson for the 2026 NDRPA State Conference Sept. 15-17, 2026.

The 2026 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference is scheduled Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

The 2027 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference is scheduled Sept. 28-30 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The 2028 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Conference is scheduled Sept. 26-28 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Orlando, Ohio.