Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30
REGISTRATION OPENS:
*Conference attendees can earn a maximum of 1.4 CEUs. Any CEUs earned through Off-Site Institutes will be included in the 1.4 Conference CEU maximum.
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Member: $75 / Nonmember: $95
For more than 40 years, Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center has turned organic waste into free compost and mulch. Tours of the Center, the Reforestation Hub and Greenland Nursery showcase an integrated model of urban circularity, restoration and community support.
0.3 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Member: $100 / Nonmember: $120
Experience the transformation of South Philadelphia’s 348-acre FDR Park. Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and WRT for an exclusive look at the master plan breathing new life into this Olmsted-designed treasure.
0.2 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Member: $125 / Nonmember: $145
Join Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) for a guided tour of Philadelphia’s 2,040-acre “National Park.” FOW partners with experts to combat climate change and erosion through watershed restoration. Key highlights: Modern infrastructure, intentional restoration, award-winning trails, living history and natural wonders
0.2 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Member: $125 / Nonmember: $145
Explore West Philadelphia’s civic revolution, where “braided” funding from Rebuild, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and William Penn transforms aging infrastructure into vibrant hubs. From Alain Locke’s green schoolyard to Bartram’s Garden, analyze how powerful interagency partnerships create resilient, community-centered public spaces that are accessible to all.
0.2 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Cost: Member: $125 / Nonmember: $145
Join Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy for a guided tour of 2,052-acre Fairmount Park — the birthplace of Philadelphia’s park system and home to the Schuylkill River Trail, Boathouse Row, Philadelphia Museum of Art and other treasured cultural institutions.
0.2 CEUs
Photo courtesy of PHLCVB.
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Member: $125 / Nonmember: $145
Go behind the scenes at Washington Crossing Historic Park — a National Historic Landmark where Washington made his legendary 1776 Delaware River crossing. Explore the DCNR’s work preserving Revolutionary War history while managing the D&L (Delaware and Lehigh) Trail Corridor. Essential for heritage resource professionals.
0.4 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Member: $50/ Nonmember: $70
Trace the Schuylkill’s transformation from an industrial conduit to a premier recreational corridor. Analyze the intersection of policy, environmental restoration and civil engineering — while gaining actionable insights into reclaiming urban waterfronts, managing land acquisition and developing resilient greenways.
0.1 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Member: $140 / Nonmember: $160
Explore the Schuylkill River’s transformation from industrial hub to urban sanctuary. Experience architectural marvels like the historic Fairmount Waterworks, floating Boardwalk and innovative Swing Bridge. Your journey concludes at Bartram’s Garden, North America’s oldest botanical oasis. Enjoy the scenery! Bicycles and safety equipment are provided.
0.1 CEUs
Photo courtesy of PHLCVB.
Monday, September 28 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Member: $75 / Nonmember: $95
Explore Independence National Historical Park with the Independence Historical Trust to see how public-private partnership strengthens preservation, fundraising, sustainability and education — supporting landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
0.2 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Member: $75 / Nonmember: $95
Join the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for a walking tour of the Central Delaware Waterfront, featuring Spruce Street Harbor Park, Cherry Street Pier and Penn’s Landing Park — exploring how planning, partnerships and creative placemaking are reconnecting Philadelphia to the river. This walking tour will also utilize the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) Metro to travel to and from the locations.
0.2 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Member: $50 / Nonmember: $70
Experience Philadelphia’s evolution on this guided kayaking tour of the Schuylkill River. You’ll trace the river’s journey from a native Lenape lifeline to a powerhouse of industry. Witness how visionary 20th-century reclamation transformed the waterway into a vibrant recreational hub. Kayaks and safety equipment are provided.
0.1 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 5 – 7 p.m.
Cost: Member: $35 / Nonmember: $55
Trace Philadelphia’s evolution from Dilworth Park to the Art Museum. We will explore how collaborative planning transforms auto-centric corridors — like the Parkway and Schuylkill — into vibrant, multi-modal public spaces, bridging three centuries of history with modern, resilient design.
0.1 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Member: $130 / Nonmember: $130
Join us at John F. Byrne Golf Club! It doesn’t matter if you’re Rory McIlroy or Happy Gilmore, everyone is invited to come out to enjoy the game and make new friends. Tournament will be played in 4-person team scramble style with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
Thursday, October 1 | 7 – 10 a.m.
Cost: Member: $45 / Nonmember: $45
Kick off your morning with the Philly Parks 5K — a casual run open to all paces along the Schuylkill River. Meet fellow NRPA attendees, enjoy scenic river views, and start your conference day with fresh air and movement along one of Philadelphia’s most popular park corridors.
Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Cost: FREE (ticket required)
Step into the ultimate conference finale at Parks & Rec Casino Night! Enjoy Vegas-style games, signature cocktails, prizes and dancing! Celebrate, connect and make memories at the Royal Flush Finale, where everyone’s a winner!
Monday, September 28 | 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: Member: $45 / Nonmember: $65
Discover why Philadelphia is the “Mural Capital of the World” on a guided walk with Mural Arts Philadelphia. Explore Center City’s Mural Mile, featuring powerful works like Untitled by Amy Sherald that showcase four decades of community-driven public art.
Monday, September 28 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Member: $45 / Nonmember: $65
Step behind the scenes at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, exploring locker rooms, sidelines, suites and the field, while learning about stadium history, design and eco-friendly features like solar panels and recycling programs.
Friday, October 2 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: Member: $45 / Nonmember: $65
Before you head out of town or begin your weekend plans, join this one-of-a-kind tour of Philadelphia’s “Museum Mile,” the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Parkway Council staff will lead a tour of the public spaces of some of Philadelphia’s cultural landmarks.
To sign up for the LHC or OSIs events, please make your selection during the conference registration process. If you already have registered for the conference, you can add the event to your current order by logging in to the registration site and modifying your registration.