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Community centers are more than just buildings—they’re the heartbeat of our communities. From youth programs and senior activities to special events, fitness, outreach, and daily operations, recreation professionals are constantly balancing creativity, customer service, and community impact.
Join fellow parks and recreation professionals for a dynamic workshop focused on the evolving role of community centers and the people who bring them to life every day. Explore innovative programming ideas, operational strategies, staffing solutions, partnership opportunities, and ways to create welcoming spaces that truly connect communities. Hear real-world lessons learned, discover new trends shaping community recreation, and leave with practical tools and fresh inspiration you can bring back to your agency.
Whether your center is thriving, growing, or facing new challenges, this workshop is designed to help you strengthen your impact, elevate the participant experience, and build stronger community connections through recreation.
Who should attend? This workshop is designed for parks and recreation professionals who oversee, support, or operate community centers and public recreation spaces. Whether you are focused on programming, operations, customer service, or leadership, attendees will gain practical ideas, new connections, and strategies to strengthen their centers and better serve their communities.
Creedmoor Community Centers Workshop will be September 24, visit this link to register.
Date & Location:
September 16 @ 9:00 AM | Hartsell Recreation Center
60 Hartsell School Rd. SW, Concord, NC 28027 |
| Registration Fees | Early Bird Registration Available Through August 26, 2026 |
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Member |
Non-Member |
| Early Bird |
$65 |
$75 |
| General |
$75 |
$100 |
- To receive the discounted member rate, you must log into your membership account prior to registering for the event. If you register at the non-member rate and pay by credit card, we will refund the difference minus a $10 processing fee.
- Log into your member account with your email as the username. Requesting a password reset may be necessary. For assistance, call 919-832-5868 or email info@ncrpa.net.
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Total CEU’s: 0.4
Cancellation deadline: September 1, 2026. Cancellation requests and transfer requests must be made in writing to brad@ncrpa.net. Please view our Refund Policy here.
Hotel Information: This is a link for Concord travel and lodging information. NCRPA does not have a room block at any hotel.
Meals included with Registration: Lunch and snacks
We recognize the significance of catering to diverse dietary requirements. Our team strives to create meals tailored to the information provided during registration. For individuals with severe allergies or significant dietary restrictions, we encourage contacting us directly or considering supplementing with personal meals and snacks to ensure a safe and satisfying dining experience.
Special Accommodations Requests: An attendee who has a disability may request a special accommodation; the request must be submitted in writing to Brad@ncrpa.net 30 days before the event.
NCRPA Contact: Brad Foster at 919-832-5868 or brad@NCRPA.net
Refund Policy and Code of Conduct
This workshop is proudly sponsored by:
