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. 

About Us

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.

Room blocks are available—don’t wait to lock in your stay! (You don't have to register first to secure your room)

Learn More

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Register for Workshops
Outdoor & Adventure Programming Workshop | September 10 | Chapel Hill
CPRP Study Group | September 23, October 7 & 21, November 4 | Virtually
Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) | September 29 | Gastonia
Virtual Learning Series: Special Events | Fridays in October (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) 
Maintenance Workshop | October 7 | Surry County
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)

Athletic Professionals Workshop (APW) is back!
The Athletic Professionals Workshop is back for October 15 & 16, 2025 in Carrboro! Registration is NOW open.

Registration is coming soon for...
✨Rec & Tech Virtual Workshop | November 5 & 6 | Virtually✨

 

Did you miss the Virtual Supervisors 1 Workshop?
Good news! Sessions from last week's Virtual Supervisors 1 Workshop are currently available online!
For more information on how to view, email Brad Foster.

Become A Sponsor

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Call for Sessions
We want to see you front and center for upcoming workshops and conferences! Share your expertise with Park & Rec professionals across North Carolina (and beyond) by submitting a session.

Submit A Session