2026 SE Park Maintenance Workshop & Skills Challenge

*UPDATED LOCATION - 2026 Turf Rodeo will take place at Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 7:30 am  - 1:30 pm |

The Annual Southeast Florida Park Maintenance Workshop and Skill Challenge (the Turf Rodeo) is a hands-on skills competition for parks maintenance professionals, featuring equipment operation challenges, turf management tasks, and timed precision events. This relaxed event also features a relevant education session for participants and includes lunch. It’s a celebration of the expertise, safety, and teamwork that keep our parks in top condition!

7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m.        Registration/Check In
8:15 a.m.—9:15 a.m.      Education Session: Right Tree, Right Place
9:15 a.m.– 11:45 p.m.    Skills Challenge Activities
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.    Lunch and Awards Presentation 

Skills Activities:

Bobcat Back Hoe 
Bobcat Basketball 
Mower Relay
Toro Rally 
Irrigation Valve Assembly
Blower Slalom 
Basketball Shooting Contest
Field-lining event
Corn Hole