As a member of IPRA, you have made a choice to be a part of an association dedicated to advancing your professional career. We strive to provide the highest quality of continuing education, resources, and networking opportunities for park and recreation professionals.
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Certified Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) - October 22-24, 2013
Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club

Early Childhood Trends Workshop - 11/2/13
Downers Grove Park District - Lincoln Center
8:30AM - 11:45AM

Professional Development School - November 10-13, 2013
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam Preparation - 12/6/13
Prisco Community Center
10:00AM - 3:00PM

IPRA New Member Webinar - 4th Quarter - 12/13/13
online
10:00AM - 11:00AM

 

Joint Section Awards Luncheon - 11/8/13
Chevy Chase Country Club
12:00PM - 3:00PM

IPRA Board Meeting - 11/14/13
IPRA Headquarters
10:00AM - 12:00PM

 

The 2014 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference will be held January 23-25 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chicago. The conference proudly features 17 preconference workshops and more than 150 educational sessions, an exhibit hall where more than 300 exhibitors showcase their latest and greatest products and services, and a variety of networking opportunities.
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Here are some of our recent job posts. For a complete listing, click here.

• Superintendent for Recreation, Village of Lincolnwood
• Warner Park Facility Manager, City of Madison Parks
• Head Lifeguard, Park District of Highland Park
• Recreation Supervisor, Belvidere Park District
• Group Exercise Instructor, City of Lake Forest

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Waukegan Park District Wins National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal for Agencies with populations between 50,001 to 100,000.
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St. Charles, IL October 8, 2013 - The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the St. Charles Park District as a finalist for the 2013 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
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Therapeutic Recreation Section PSC Meeting - 11/7/13
NEDSRA
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion - 11/14/13
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Recreation Section Meeting & Discussion - 11/21/13
Park District of Franklin Park - Community Center
11:30AM - 1:30PM