Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30

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Pre-Conference

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Sunday, September 27 - Monday, September 28, 2026

Sunday, September 27 | 3 - 6 p.m.
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Young kids hold hands up in huddle with coaches at soccer game. Photo courtesy of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.
Sunday, September 27 | 3 - 6 p.m.
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Youth Sports in Parks and Recreation Summit*

*Click here to learn about registration requirements.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
NRPA Annual Conference attendees sit in audience at Opening General Session
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker and Opening General Session
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NRPA Annual Conference exhibit hall
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall Only Hours 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Education Block #1

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
NRPA Annual Conference attendees listen to education session speaker
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Education Block #2

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Exterior street view of The Fillmore Philadelphia, Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, and Punch Line Philly
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Opening Reception:
The Philly Block Party

Three venues. One night. Rooted in a Philadelphia tradition.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Opening General Session Day 2 speakers interact on stage
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

General Session Day 2

10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NRPA Annual Conference exhibit hall
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall Only Hours 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Education Block #3

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
NRPA Annual Conference attendees participate in education session
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Education Block #4

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Education Block #5

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Best of the Best Award recipients pose together on stage
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Best of the Best Ceremony

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Best of the Best Reception

Thursday, October 1, 2026

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
NRPA Annual Conference attendees listen to speaker during education session
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Education Block #6

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Education Block #7

11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch Break

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Education Block #8

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Education Block #9

The Power of Parks and Recreation logo

Join us in Philadelphia, September 29 – October 1, to celebrate how parks and recreation bring us together, strengthen health and well-being, and build more resilient, connected communities.

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