The 2018 Midwest Regional Parks and Recreation Conference is scheduled for April 23-25 in Yankton, SD. Parks and recreation professionals from a six-state area (South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota) will attend. Learn more and register.

NDRPA is pleased to offer a one-hour training webinar for city park board commissioners based on the newly updated North Dakota Park Board Manual (order a manual). Topics: Benefits of parks and recreation in North Dakota Powers of city park districts Board responsibilities Board/staff relationships Budget fundamentals Funding sources Presenters: Dick Gulmon, Valley City Park […]

This two-day event is an opportunity for trail users, advocates and managers from across the state to network, learn and explore a particular region.  This year’s conference will feature a great mix of field and classroom sessions. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the full schedule of activities. Registration for this event is closed. Thank you to our sponsors: […]

  We are excited for the upcoming NDRPA State Conference Sept. 11-13, hosted by Dickinson Parks and Recreation. Download the complete schedule. Sign up for CEUs. Silent Auction Items Requested Each park district is encouraged to bring at least one silent auction item valued at $50 or more to raise funds for NDRPA's scholarships. Keynote Speakers Jayni […]

For more information visit the NRPA website.

North Dakota Recreation and Park Association (NDRPA) and North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) are partnering for Parks Day at the Capitol in Bismarck Feb. 7. Activities begin the afternoon of Feb. 6. View the schedule.  

The North Dakota Recreation & Park Association (NDRPA) is holding its 17th annual Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course March 19-21, 2019, in Bismarck. Participants have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in playground safety through classroom instruction and hands-on site investigation during this two-day course. Individuals interested in becoming a certified playground […]

For details and registration, visit the 2019 NRPA Midwest Regional Parks and Recreation Conference website.

AGENDA 9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Welcome/Introduction 10:15 a.m. Overview of Human Resources in Local Government: HR Reference Guide for Local Government Where do you go for HR help 10:30 a.m. Stump the Chumps – Panel Discussion: A panel of HR specialists and an attorney will respond to your specific HR issues and questions 11:45 […]

AGENDA 9:30 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. Welcome/Introduction 10:15 a.m. Overview of Human Resources in Local Government HR Reference Guide for Local Government Where do you go for HR help 10:30 a.m. Stump the Chumps – Panel Discussion A panel of HR specialists and an attorney will respond to your specific HR issues and questions 11:45 […]