Missouri Park and Recreation Association

09/14/2026

⛳ Hit the Green with MPRA!

Enjoy a 9-hole scramble, lunch, fun awards, and networking with parks and recreation professionals from across Missouri.

🏌️ $260 per team of 4
⛳ Morning or afternoon tee time available
🏆 Best Dressed Team award

Gather your team and register today! https://members.mopark.org/events

09/14/2026

🌳 Region 4 Conference is November 12!

Join fellow parks and recreation professionals at Des Peres Parks & Recreation for a day of education, networking, and fresh ideas.

Early registration ends October 30!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register today! Thank you to our sponsor: Cunningham Recreation https://members.mopark.org/events

09/14/2026

🌳 Parks Resources Section Quarterly Meeting

Join the MPRA Parks Resources Section for their quarterly meeting! Connect with fellow members, meet the new section leadership, discuss bylaws, and learn about upcoming training and networking opportunities.

Get involved, share ideas, and help shape the future of the section!
https://members.mopark.org/events

09/03/2026

☀️ Summer Camp Summit 2026!

Join MPRA Region 4 on September 15 to recap the summer, share what worked (and what didn’t), and connect with fellow camp professionals!

📅 Sept. 15 | 9 AM–2 PM
🍽️ Lunch provided
https://members.mopark.org/events/Details/summer-camp-summit-2026-hosted-by-region-4-1752492?sourceTypeId=Website

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🎢 Ready to become a Certified Playground Safety Inspector?

Take your playground safety knowledge to the next level with the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course!

https://members.mopark.org/events/Details/certified-playground-safety-inspector-course-fall-2026-1725409?sourceTypeId=Website

09/03/2026

💦JOB POST - AQUATICS SUPERVISOR! 💦
Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation is looking for an Aquatics Supervisor to lead operations at both the Community Center indoor pool and Aquaport outdoor facility.

This position oversees aquatics programs, swim lessons, special events, pool staff, certifications, and day-to-day pool operations.

Ready to make a splash in your career? Check out this opportunity and apply today! https://members.mopark.org/jobs/Details/aquatics-supervisor-353075

09/03/2026

🍀 MPRA Young Professionals and friends - come hang out with us! 🍀
Join MPRA for a fun evening at Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grill & Pub! Connect with fellow parks & recreation professionals, catch up with friends, and make some new connections.

📅 Save the date & RSVP today!
👉 https://members.mopark.org/events/Details/young-professionals-section-social-1907495?sourceTypeId=Website

09/02/2026

🎉 CPSI Course Wrap-Up!

What an awesome three days of learning, connection, and professional growth! Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 MPRA CPSI Summer Course and helped make it a success.

A special thank you to our sponsor, Great Southern Recreation, for supporting this important training opportunity! We appreciate you! 👏

Congratulations to all of our CPSI professionals! 🛝

09/01/2026

LAST CALL! Golf Tournament Registration Closes Thursday!

Join us September 10 in Columbia for the MPRA Golf Tournament at L.A. Nickell Golf Course! Enjoy 18 holes, fun prizes, lunch, drinks, and a great day with fellow parks and recreation professionals.

⛳ Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3!

Get your team registered before the deadline! See you on the course!
https://members.mopark.org/events/Details/mpra-golf-tournament-hosted-by-region-2-september-2026-1718401?sourceTypeId=Website