Knowing how to use an automated external defibrillator could mean the difference between life and death.
Here are some questions and answers about the devices, which experts say can dramatically increase the chances of survival for someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest.
Q. What is an automated external defibrillator?
A. Often called an AED, it’s a device about […]
2006 NRPA Congress Travel Package Deadline is Approaching!!!
Get your discounted travel package today for the 2006 NRPA Congress in Seattle, WA October 10-14!
IPRA members can save some serious money on air, hotel and car rental packages for the Congress. Click here to download the form.
Don’t miss out on these great savings […]
Make sure to save the date of October 3-4 to attend this important two-day workshop, hosted by the Recreation section and Facility Management section.
The Supervisor Symposium utilizes two different tracts to provide park and recreation professionals with the tools and resources to grow as professionals. One is geared toward professionals that have recently started in […]
Each year, IPRA coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program on behalf of park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois.
The program, the only one of its kind in the field of parks and recreation, is an excellent way for your agency to purchase the items you need […]
Today the Chicago Tribune reported:
A pest blamed for killing millions of trees across the Midwest has reached Illinois, prompting state officials to prepare a detection and eradication plan they expect to begin within the next few weeks, the state agriculture department said Tuesday.
The emerald ash borer, which feeds on the leaves and wood of ash […]
IPRA is thrilled to offer another National Playground Safety Institute certification course and exam this July!
July 18-20 at the Lesnieski Community Center of the Lemont Park District
1.2 CEUs offered for the 3-day workshop
Click here for registration information.
COURSE CONTENT
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 205,000 children are treated for playground accidents annually, with approximately 15 […]
Public parks and recreation offers countless value to our citizens and to our country. As advocates and supporters of parks and recreation who live these values every day, we may sometimes take the uncounted benefits of parks and recreation for granted. So we don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees, every once in […]
IPRA’s park & rec JOBS has received over 180 resumes this past month and agencies are taking advantage!
Agencies, did you know that when you post a job opportunity on the website you have the ability to access and view all the candidate’s resumes?
Professionals, did you now that when you post your resume you have the […]
As the current IPRA membership of over 2,700 park and recreation professionals and the commercial members serving the field grows it has become apparent that the website is the place to go. From January through May of 2006 the IPRA website has received OVER 6.1 MILLION HITS from members and non-members around the world!
IPRA strives […]
This exciting event hosted by the Illinois Park & Recreation Association, is for athletes of all abilities and interests 50 years of age and older. Events include golf, tennis, bowling, swimming, biking, track & field, horseshoes, bocce, volleyball and more. Events will be held in Park Ridge and neighboring communities from Monday, July […]