The July/August issue of the Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine highlights the debate over natural versus synthetic turf in our parks, fields and open spaces. We want to hear from you on the following issues:
As the need for open space increases, some municipalities, counties and schools are looking towards using open space funds to […]
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Every member of the IPRA, and those interested […]
Cindy Capek of the DeKalb Park District needs your help.
I am trying to find out if any park districts have community not-for-profits provide concessions at their ballfields (baseball, soccer etc.). If so, is this on a rental basis, percentage of sales or request for donations? Also, who decides what organization is selected or […]
The Director Series is an educational and networking opportunity offered by IPRA. These targeted learning experiences are specifically designed for directors to learn about and discuss the newest and most timely issues affecting their daily lives in a collegial environment.
Directors are encouraged to bring along a fellow professional to mentor… at a reduced registration […]
Attention! Think you have what it takes to make it through the Drill Sergeant’s rigorous Boot Camp? Luckily for you new recruits you will be spared the running, push-ups and sit-ups typically conducted as part of his training.
This year’s Boot Camp, on August 26-27 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, will challenge you to think […]
Last week, the House Education and Labor Committee passed HR 3036, The No Child Left Inside Act (NCLI) but OMITTED local and state park and recreation agencies as entities eligible to receive grants for developing environmental education programs.
This bill still needs to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. Here’s what you can […]
On June 28, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association hosted a one-day Dance Showcase event at the Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Community Center.
The Dance Showcase was open to all park and recreation agency dance program students. This was not a dance competition but an amazing event allowing dancers to showcase their talents in a […]
Each year, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program designed for your agency to save staff time and valuable tax dollars by purchasing items in bulk with other agencies throughout the state.
Park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois have seriously benefited […]
If you’ve found yourself feeling guilty about the trees sacrificed for some project you recently printed, try the Environmental Defense Fund’s new Paper Calculator 2.0. You may just rethink all that unnecessary printing you’re doing.
The Environmental Defense Fund just released this updated version which has helped over 3,000 businesses and individuals each month reduce […]
Have you ever heard of an “unsession”?
Matt Baehr recently talked about this on his blog and I think this is a neat idea that can really extend the learning and networking possibilities of our delegates at Conference.
I can see us using unsessions as a unique way for each of you, the members, to hold your […]