Salt Lake City will host NRPA in 2027
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, is excited to announce that Salt Lake City, Utah will be the future location for the 2027 NRPA Annual Conference.
“We are so excited to bring more than 8,000 park and recreation professionals to beautiful Salt
Lake City with its incredible array of outdoor experiences and adventures,” said Kristine Stratton NRPA president and CEO. “Salt Lake has been so helpful and supportive in planning this conference, and we are grateful for their support and partnership. We’re excited to work with them on developing some Olympic sized experiences and events for our attendees.”
“We’re excited to bring everyone to the fresh mountain air and show all we have to offer from recreation centers and Olympic ice facilities,” said Doranne Pittz, Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Associate Director. “Not to mention the Whale marathon and the iconic Temple Square.”
“The Utah Recreation and Parks Association (URPA) is extremely excited to welcome NRPA to Utah,” said LeeAnn Powell, URPA Executive Director, “and the opportunity to experience our parks and recreation mecca! A true adventure awaits--you will not want to miss it!”
For more than 50 years, the NRPA Annual Conference has been the premier annual meeting of the park and recreation community. The conference brings together more than 8,000 park and recreation professionals, academics, students, advocates and industry suppliers over three days for educational sessions, poster sessions, networking events and the opportunity to preview the latest products and services in the industry.
To learn more about NRPA, visit nrpa.org.
To learn more about the NRPA Annual Conference, visit conference.nrpa.org.
To learn more about exhibiting at the NRPA Annual Conference, visit conference.nrpa.org/exhibitors.
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About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. With more than 60,000 members, NRPA advances this mission by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals and advocates — the catalysts for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. For more information, visit nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit parksandrecreation.org.