Events and Education

Events & Education

We're proud to provide the following events and educational opportunities for

park and recreation professionals from around the country!

The Altruism Institute is a once in a lifetime experience for park & recreation professionals! The program is a biennial 4-day program that focuses on being strategic, smart and courageous in today's important challenges and issues.

Registration is closed for the

2024 Altruism Institute

The Financial Sustainability Certification Program is a two-and-a-half-day educational experience that addresses the pressing need to practice financial discipline and acknowledge the responsibility park and recreation professionals have as stewards of taxpayer dollars!

Check out the 2024 dates below

The Directors Summit brings together parks and recreation Directors from across the country for 2 days of networking, roundtable discussions, and solution-based conversations with industry experts.

2025 Directors Summit TBD

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PROGRAM PLANNING TEAM

Farrell Buller
Summit Facilitator
110%
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Chase Ellis
Summit Administrator
City of Trophy Club, TX
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Angela Summers
Summit Administrator
City of Henderson, NV
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Bryce King
Summit Administrator
Centerville City, UT
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Directors Summit

Information for the 2025 Directors Summit will be posted here

when made available.

The 2024 Directors Summit was March 4th - 5th at NOVA Parks in Fairfax, VA.

The primary goal of the Directors Summit is networking. Directors, Deputy, and Assistant Directors will engage in small and large group discussions about current parks and recreation issues. Following Directors School 2022, many expressed an interest in connecting throughout the year. After more discussion, an idea was suggested that graduates host a mid-year gathering, now called the Directors Summit.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Summit is available for the low cost for each attendee. Most meals will be included. Travel not provided during the program are the attendees responsibility.

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