Day of Service
Join NRPA and Park Pride for a day of volunteering at June Elois Mundy Park! Park Pride is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that engages communities to activate the power of parks. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with community-driven efforts to enhance and beautify Atlanta’s parks and greenspaces. Projects include replanting the rain garden, refreshing paint, removing invasive species, mulching, and more!
Meet us Monday, October 7, at the Georgia World Congress Center on the main lobby level of Building B at 12:30 p.m. EST for shuttle service to the event. Shuttle service will also be available for the return trip. Wear comfortable clothing. Snacks and water will be provided.
Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1 – 4 p.m.
Membership Attractions
All events noted below are located in the Georgia World Congress Center Building B.
Conference 101: A Crash Course for New Attendees in 2024
New to conference? Then you don’t want to miss this! Students, new professionals, or distinguished professionals can all learn from a crash course on the NRPA Annual Conference. Find out more about the different events, networking opportunities, and where your best resources are located. Make the most of your time at this year’s NRPA Annual Conference with these tips, tricks, and secrets.
Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5 – 6 p.m. in room B216.
NRPA Member Area
The NRPA staff is looking forward to welcoming you at the NRPA Member Booth #1959! Visit the booth to learn about NRPA member benefits including Parks & Recreation magazine, certifications, CAPRA, NRPA Connect, research, advocacy, grant programs, and more. Learn how to maximize your NRPA membership and have all your NRPA questions answered. We will also be distributing the NRPA member gift giveaway so be sure to stop by booth #1959!
Network Meetings
The NRPA Networks are a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals! NRPA’s six networks include Aquatics, Armed Forces Recreation, DEI, Education, Leadership Development, and Young Professionals, and they all meet in-person at the NRPA Annual Conference. Stop by a meeting to meet like-minded professionals, learn how to get involved, and stay connected all year long!
- Young Professionals Retreat – Monday, October 7, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Room B216
- DEI Network Meeting – Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Room B208
- Aquatics Network Meeting – Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Room B310
- Leadership Development Network (LDN) Meeting – Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Room B218
- Armed Forces Recreation Network (AFRN) Meeting – Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. | Room B301
- Education Network – Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Room B208
Scholarship Fellowship Breakfast
Join us on Tuesday morning at the NRPA Annual Conference as we gather to congratulate the Fellowship and Scholarship winners. You are invited to help us welcome these amazing folks!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. | Room B208.
LGBTQIA+ and Friends Happy Hour
Join us for an informal happy hour to meet other LGBTQIA+ friends before heading to the opening reception.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Margaritaville 155 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
NRPA Directors School Networking Breakfast
Join us for a networking breakfast at NRPA’s Annual Conference exclusively for current and former attendees and faculty of NRPA’s Directors School.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. | Room B208.
NRS Roundtable
This is a research and poster session roundtable following the NRS poster sessions during which research presenters can meet for networking and discussion.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. | Room B215.
Policy & Advocacy Meeting and Afternoon Social
Policy & Advocacy will offer attendees the opportunity to network and celebrate their individual and collective advocacy wins. Attendees must be PCI graduates and/or Advocacy Committee members.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Room B409.
National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority Society Membership Meeting
This is the annual meeting for the National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority Society. The meeting is open to members of the organization and professionals that want to learn more about NRPEMS.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Room B216.