Welcome to NCRPA!
At NCRPA we embrace collaboration. We invite everyone to work side by side to
strengthen the parks and recreation profession and impact North Carolina communities.
Opportunities to GROW...
2025 Carolinas Recreation & Park Conference
Two States = double the FUN! The 2025 Carolinas Recreation & Park Conference is headed to North Charleston, SC, December 1-3—and registration is officially OPEN! This joint adventure with NCRPA + SCRPA is bringing together rec pros from BOTH Carolinas for epic networking, hands-on sessions, high-energy socials, and plenty of surprises.
Upcoming Workshops
Outdoor & Adventure Programming | September 10 | Chapel Hill
CPRP Study Course | September 23, October 7 & 21, November 4 | Virtually
The Learning Table | September 25, October 1, November 13 | Virtually
Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) | September 30 | Gastonia
Virtual Learning Series: Special Events | Fridays in October (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th)
Maintenance Workshop | October 7 | Surry County
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) | October 13-15 | Greensboro
Athletic Professionals Workshop (APW) | October 15-16 | Carrboro
Maintenance Workshop | October 21 | Rocky Mount
Supervisors 1 | October 22 & 23 | Virtually
Virtual Learning Series: Summer Camps | Mondays in the Fall (October 27, November 3, 10, 24)
Registration is coming soon for...
✨Rec & Tech Virtual Workshop | November 5 & 6 | Virtually✨
The 2026 Professional Development Calendar is now available.
Get ahead of the game and start saving dates for 2026 today!
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Member Spotlight "I have been with Greensboro Parks & Recreation's Transportation Department for 10 ½ years. In my role as Transportation and Training Specialist, I am responsible for our departments vehicles, driver training, & CPR and safety training. I enjoy & embrace the challenges that each day brings and the opportunity to serve the residents of Greensboro. Our department strives each day to uphold our standard of Enhance, Expand, Connect, with our community and visitors."
Mark Robertson
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