State Affiliate Outreach Toolkit

Thank you for partnering with us to get the word out about the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference! When park and recreation professionals like you and your members come together to network, learn and celebrate each other, we truly exemplify “The Power Of…” parks and recreation.

As part of the agreement to help us promote the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference, you agree to:

• Send at least two emails about the Annual Conference to your members.
  • One must be sent before early bird registration ends on August 7, 2026.
  • You can include these in your newsletters or send them as a standalone email.
  • Jump to sample text for email.
• Share a minimum of three social media posts on your state association accounts.
  • These can be on Facebook, X, LinkedIn or Instagram.
  • Post twice before early bird registration ends on August 7.
  • Jump to sample text and graphics for three posts.

If you have any questions about using the toolkit, please contact Hayley Herzing.

Sample Text for Email Promotion

Subject/Heading: Get Early Bird Pricing for the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference

We’re excited to gather with thousands of fellow park and recreation professionals at the 2026 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 29–October 1.

If you register before August 7, you can take advantage of the early bird discount. Visit the NRPA Annual Conference website to secure your spot.

For more than 50 years, the NRPA Annual Conference has been where the park and recreation community comes together to learn, connect and grow. During the conference, you will:

• Learn from people who understand your work while earning CEUs. Hear from professionals facing many of the same challenges you do – and discover practical solutions you can bring back to your own community. With hundreds of education sessions, from entry-level courses to advanced learning opportunities, you’ll find exactly what you need to grow.
• Connect and network with peers. Build meaningful connections with like-minded peers from across the country who share your passion. From the Opening General Session to the Opening Reception, conversations in education sessions to everyday interactions, you’ll have plenty of chances to meet someone new.
• Explore products and services that support your work. From full playground installations to live software demonstrations, more than 500 partners and vendors will showcase booths and interactive exhibits in the Exhibit Hall.

By coming together to network, learn and celebrate one another, we can truly demonstrate “The Power Of…” parks and recreation. The early bird discount ends on Friday August 7, 2026. Register today to join us in Philadelphia.

Social Media Resources

• Tag NRPA in Your Posts
  • Facebook: @NationalRecreationandParkAssociation
  • X: @NRPA_news
  • LinkedIn: @national-recreation-and-park-association
  • Instagram: @nrpa
• Official Hashtag: #NRPAConference2026
• Registration Link: conference.nrpa.org/registration/

Sample Social Media Posts

• Will you be joining [State Association Name] at the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference this year in Philadelphia? Drop a comment if you’ll be there September 29-October 1 and register to connect with professionals across [state] and the nation. Register for #NRPAConference2026: https://conference.nrpa.org/registration/
• We cannot wait to network with park and recreation professionals from across the country at the @NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia! The ideas and connections made will have such an impact on parks and recreation in [state]. Join us and thousands of professionals this September 29-October 1: https://conference.nrpa.org/registration/
• The 2026 NRPA Annual Conference is always packed with great speakers, networking events and an unmatched exhibit hall. Don’t miss your chance to connect with [state] park and recreation peers AND thousands of professionals from across the country. Register to join us: https://conference.nrpa.org/registration/
• The @NRPA Annual Conference has the *best* opportunities to network. Connecting with peers across [state] is incredibly helpful in innovating our work. Connecting with peers across the COUNTRY is an incredible catalyst for the #PowerOfParks. Not only do they organize formal networking sessions, but the social gatherings are a fun and low-stress way to build connections with other park and recreation professionals who are also working to help their communities grow and thrive. The early bird registration discount is available through August 7. Register: https://conference.nrpa.org/registration/ #NRPAConference2026

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Social Media Graphics:

• Facebook
• X
• LinkedIn
• Instagram