NDRPA is excited to host the 2025 Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course March 11-13 at the Holiday Inn, 3903 State St., Bismarck, N.D. Participants have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in playground safety through classroom instruction and hands-on site investigation during the two-day course. Individuals interested in becoming a certified playground […]

The Coaching, Performance Management and Difficult Conversations webinar is from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, and will be led by Missouri Valley Family YMCA Human Resources Director Raquel Nachatilo, SHRM-CP. Registration information for this webinar, hosted by the HR Collaborative, is coming soon!

The HR Collaborative’s Six-Session Summer Virtual Series kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, and features NDIRF Staff Legal Counsel Dani Krause who will lead a session on employment law. Each session will be held from 10-11:15 a.m. on the following dates: Wednesday, June 11, 10–11:15 a.m. (CDT) Employment Law Overview with Dani […]

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

Get Ready for Camp Fargo!Pack your gear and prepare for an unforgettable adventure at the NDRPA State Conference, happening Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in Fargo. North Dakota park and recreation professionals are invited to “camp out” with peers from across the state for engaging educational sessions, fun activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect. […]

NDRPA is excited to host the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course March 17-19 at Ramada Hotel by Wyndham in Bismarck. Participants will learn about the latest developments in playground safety during the two-day course. Individuals interested in becoming a certified playground safety inspector may take the optional exam on the third day. Download the […]

The 2026 NDRPA Member Meeting will be held May 6-7 in Hazen at the Hazen Golf Course. Join fellow park and recreation professionals for networking, roundtable discussions and educational sessions on partnerships and funding strategies for park districts. The event will also include a tour of Hazen’s recreation amenities. Download the schedule for more details. […]

Essentials of Park Board Service Webinar Wednesday, August 26, 2026Noon–1:00 p.m. CTLive Webinar To complement the release of the 2026 North Dakota Park Board Manual, NDRPA is hosting Essentials of Park Board Service webinar featuring a panel of experienced North Dakota park board commissioners. Designed for both new and experienced commissioners, the panel will explore the fundamentals of […]