Become a Sponsor
Great communities need great partners so
Let’s do great things TOGETHER!
We are a community of Parks and Recreation professionals who care about all NC communities' physical, mental, and social health, connectedness, and conservation. Parks and Recreation agencies and professionals play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life in communities by providing spaces for physical activity, social interaction, and connection with nature. By prioritizing physical, mental, and social health, as well as conservation efforts, this community is contributing to the well-being and sustainability of North Carolina's neighborhoods and natural areas.
NCRPA is celebrating 80 years of advocacy and support of the parks and recreation industry and the people who serve and create exceptional experiences in communities throughout North Carolina. 80 YEARS!
Celebrate with us. Enhance your visibility. Promote Products and Services. Build Your Community.
We have year-round engaging opportunities for you to connect to North Carolina’s parks and recreation decision-makers and influencers. Your support of their statewide association shows you care about those who steward great parks and recreation opportunities for all North Carolina communities. Any commercial sponsor that meets $10,000 in total sponsorship for the calendar year will be eligible for a website link on our homepage.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your contribution to NCRPA may qualify for tax deductions.
Digital
NCRPA Weekly E-News Ad
Weekly rate | $150, limited to one per week
Career Connection Sponsor
$500 per month
Our most popular website page!
Interested? Reach out to dabria@ncrpa.net.
Workshops
Our workshops keep growing and evolving every year! Parks & Recreation professionals (about 35-150) gather to share knowledge, connect to peers and learn the latest best practices.
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Secure your sponsorship slot at one of our upcoming workshops today!
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- Outdoor & Adventure Programming | September 10 | Chapel Hill
- Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) | September 29 | Gastonia
- Virtual Learning Series: Special Events Edition | 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 | October 15-16 | Carrboro
- Maintenance Workshop | October 21 | Rocky Mount
- Supervisors 1 | October 22 & 23 | Virtually
- Rec & Tech Workshop | November 5 & 6 | Virtually
Conference
Join the North & South Carolina Recreation & Park Associations in North Charleston, SC for the 2025 Carolinas Recreation & Park Conference! With over 850 professionals, over 100 companies, and guests, this is the largest gathering of Parks & Recreation professionals in the Carolinas and is not to be missed. The event will offer over 50 educational sessions, a special keynote address during the Opening Session, time to meet with attendees and celebrate the profession.
Online registration is available until: 11/21/2025
Exhibit Dates and Hours:
Exhibit dates are Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2, 2025. We are offering two convenient set up time, Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.
Booth Information: Click for Booth Layout
Each exhibit booth is 10' deep x 10’ wide in size and draped on three sides
Each booth comes with one dressed 8’ table and 2 chairs. Please note signage is not included. All materials must fit inside the booth. All vehicles (mowers, tractors, etc..) entering the exhibit hall must have less that 1/4 tank of gas, gas caps taped shut, and batteries disconnected. Failure to comply will result in removal from hall.
Additional Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor Registration includes admission for two to the Monday evening Exhibitor’s Social and Tuesday's Exhibit Hall breakfast. This excludes the awards luncheons, sports events, tours, activities, or any additional function in which delegates must pay additional fees. Additional Rep badges may be purchased for $125/ea. Max 4 Reps per booth.