2026 Park Management Institute
Annual Park Management Institute
MARCH 12 & 13 in BROWARD COUNTY
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Florida’s parks thrive because of the professionals who care for them — and the FRPA Park Management Institute is where those leaders come to learn, connect, and grow. Designed for mid- to senior-level park and natural resource professionals, this immersive program dives into topics that matter most to your work. Each year brings a new location, new perspectives, and new opportunities to explore innovative practices in park management while building relationships with peers from across the state.
Sessions include: Pompano Beach - Park Review, Why & How to Prune Trees for Longevity and Safety, Broward Parks Tour, The Inclusive Nature of Rope Playgrounds, Park Maintenance 101, Truly Tropical Trees for Zone 11 – Treasures of the Caribbean, We Wanted Turf, We Got Surf...Drainaggedon, Smooth Transitions (field lips), The Power of CSOs in Parks, Right Tree Right Place: Strategic Species Selection for Sustainable Parks, Branching Out: Basic Tree Trimming Skills for Parks People, Cultivating Community: Initiatives that benefit the Environment, and more!
Check out the schedule in the AGENDA below. Class names will be added as they are approved. Subject to change.
Agenda
| March 12 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM |
Registration and Breakfast
Check in, get name badge, eat some breakfast! |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Welcome & Announcements |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Education Sessions |
| 10:05 AM - 11:05 AM | Education Sessions |
| 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM | Education Sessions |
| 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Education Sessions |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Brain Break
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| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Education Sessions |
| 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM |
Education Sessions
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| 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM |
Wrap Up
We'll wrap up the day and talk through the next day. |
| March 13 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Sign in and Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Education Sessions |
| 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Education Sessions |
| 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Brain Break |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
Education Sessions
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| 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | Education Sessions |
| 12:20 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch
Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Education Session |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Wrap Up
CEU Certificates presented and snacks for the road! |
Hotel information for overnight accommodations:
Arrangements must be made by January 26 to ensure the negotiated rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South-Cruise Port
2500 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Hotel: 954-922-0011
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=FLLAPHX&groupCode=CHHPMI&arrivaldate=2026-03-11&departuredate=2026-03-13&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
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