The Illinois Park and Recreation Association is hosting an Aquatic Facility Operator Course and Exam on March 27-28 at the Wheaton Park District Community Center.
The AFO course is an 18-hour training program specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in public pool or water park facilities. The AFO program offers a unique risk management […]
Westchester Park District has 70 tickets available for the March 22 Bulls vs. Denver Nuggets game. Please contact Jim Burg at 708-865-8200 x.14 or email him at jimmyeb17@hotmail.com.
Need CEUs? Look no further … register for Train the Trainer with Ruby Newell-Legner today! The Illinois Park and Recreation Association is offering this dynamic workshop on March 20-21 at the Rolling Meadows Park District. Click here for full information and to register.
Send your leaders to this powerful training which will enable them to grow […]
The Board of Commissioners of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District approved the Ash Tree/Emerald Ash Borer Policy on Tuesday, Feb. 20, during its monthly board meeting at the Goldberg Administrative Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. The policy was submitted by Dave Ward, superintendent of Coyote Run Golf Course, and Keith Gorczyca, superintendent of Parks & Planning, […]
Fluorecycle Inc. is a pioneer and leading recycler of fluorescent lights and high intensity discharge (HID) lamps containing mercury, a dangerous substance that can pose serious health hazards. In 1997, Illinois legislators passed a law deeming it ILLEGAL to dispose of these lights in landfills or incinerators. To ensure public safety, Fluorecycle became the first company of […]
The new Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ FY’08 Bicycle Path grant application and manual is now available for completion and electronic submittal using the NEW online system! Check it out by clicking here.
Today the IPRA office will be closed in observation of Presidents’ Day. Staff will be back to work on Tuesday.
“The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1961–1963)
How do you plan on building […]
It’s not too late to submit a session suggestion for the 2008 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference!
The 2008 Program Committee will have their first meeting soon - your ideas help us to deliver a quality conference with the most important and timely parks and recreation issues.
Click here to share your ideas!
Today at the NRPA Legislative Conference, Dr. Bill Haskell of the Stanford University School of Medicine reported that 1 out of every 5 kids, ages 2-16, are obese in this country! The NRPA, the YMCA and the National Association of Sports and Physical Education have launched a new initiative called The Partnership For Play […]
Summer Ticket Program information is now available on the IPRA website! Cubs, White Sox, Schaumburg Flyers and Kane County Cougars tickets can be ordered right from the IPRA Calendar or Tickets Page. Tickets are limited - place your orders now!