2026 Annual Conference
2026 Conference dates: August 30-September 3, 2026 (TR Institute August 30-31)
Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, FL
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We invite you to join us at the 2026 Florida Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, where professionals from across the state will come together around this year’s theme, Field of Possibilities.
This year’s conference focuses on exploring what’s possible for our field—sharing ideas, learning from one another, and building connections that support the work happening in our communities. Through keynote sessions, educational offerings, and time to connect, you’ll gain practical insight and perspective to take back with you.
We look forward to bringing everyone together for a thoughtful and engaging experience centered on the future of parks and recreation.
Delegate registration is for personnel employed by public or private agencies providing recreation, park, or leisure services; persons employed as educators at universities and colleges; fully retired park and recreation professionals not serving in any commercial capacity; citizens serving on Recreation, Parks, or Leisure Services Advisory Boards; or citizens interested in or involved in the promotion of the parks, recreation, and leisure services profession. Individuals employed by a company offering support services, equipment, consulting, etc. to park and recreation departments are considered commercial vendors. Commercial vendors must have an exhibit booth or be a major conference sponsor to attend any conference event, education session or social activity.
Gold Agency Members have the opportunity to register up to five non-members at the Member Rate for the 2026 Conference. Please be sure to select the proper ticket if you are using one of these registrations.
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Full Registration: Members
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$375.00 |
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Full Registration: Non Members
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$475.00 |
Agenda
| August 30 | |
| 9:45 AM |
Therapeutic Recreation Institute Kickoff
Pre-registration required. |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FRPA Board Meeting |
| August 31 | |
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Registration Open
Break from 10:15am - 1:00 pm |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Opening General Session |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Social |
| September 1 | |
| 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Registration Open
Break from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
| 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Directors’ Lunch
Pre-registration required |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | General Session & Networking Happy Hour |
| September 2 | |
| 6:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Registration Open
Break from 11:00 am - 2:45 pm |
| 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Awards and Installation Banquet |
| 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM | FRPA Board Meeting |
| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Social |
| September 3 | |
| 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Breakout Sessions |
See the full class line up in the Registration Brochure.
Pricing on these pages are for park and recreation professionals ONLY. Anyone commercial (meaning you sell products or services to park and recreation agencies) will have to exhibit with us to attend the Conference.
Overnight Guests –Select “Overnight Hotel Guest” and the gate will open. Upon Check-in at the hotel counter, the Front Desk Agent will ask you if you have a car and will link your license plate to you room. You will use your room key to exit.
Daily Drive-Ins Guests will select “Daily Visitor/ Event Guest” at the gate. This will pull up a list of events. Select “Florida Recreation and Park Association”. You will then be prompted to pay the discounted parking fee of $18.00 + tax (50% off the current $36.00 + tax rate) at the kiosk. This will be tied to your license plate number to allow you unlimited in and out access for the remainder of the day.
Event Policies: https://members.frpa.org/event-policy