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IPRA members excel at NRPA Congress

The National Recreation and Park Association’s annual Congress & Exposition in Indianapolis proved to be quite the playground for IPRA members to excel. Don’t be shy about tooting your own horn…let everyone know about your successes, your highlights and your favorite moments had at Congress.
Here are some noteworthy moments had by IPRA members:

Frankfort Square Park […]

One week left …

… to take advance of the early registration discount for the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Professional Development School presented by the Administration and Finance Section. After October 12, registration fees increase!
Click here for more information and to register online! Click here for a printable brochure.
QUESTIONS: Contact Mark Pawlowski, 2007 PDS Chair, at either markatthepark@ameritech.net […]

National Playground Safety Institute

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 205,000 children are treated for playground accidents annually, with approximately 15 resulting in death. Of these, 70% occurred at public parks and schoolyards.
How many preventable injuries occurred in your parks? Does your equipment measure up?
On October 16-18 in Naperville, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and the […]

Conference Registration Now Online!

Registration for the 2008 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Annual Conference is now available online! Click on the button below to begin your registration for another exciting conference!

If you have any issues or questions regarding the registration process, please contact Bill Bodine at IAPD. All information regarding the annual conference will be posted at www.ilparksconference.com.

Ready for some spooktacular fun?

IPRA Days at Great America’s Fright Fest are this weekend – October 6, 7 & 8. Get ready for some spooktacular fun! Take your family…take your staff…plan a community trip.
Tickets are on consignment, so you only pay for the tickets you use! Order through IPRA and only pay $26 per ticket - versus […]

2007 Professional Development School

The Administration and Finance Section of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association will be holding its Professional Development School - Developing Park & Recreation Champions and Champions For Parks & Recreation - again this year from November 11-13 at the Eagle Creek Resort in Findlay, IL.
Each year this multi-day school aims to provide Illinois’ park […]