Illinois Association of Park Districts

Don't miss out on the savings! The early registration deadline for the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference is soaring away soon! Register by December 13 and save! Visit www.ilparksconference.com now!

Receiving an award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts is one of the highest honors for someone in the park, recreation, and conservation field. Nominations for the All-Conference Awards Luncheon are due by this Thursday! Follow the link to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gwCEvqpV

The Agency Showcase is a spirited competition spotlighting bright ideas exhibited by park, recreation and conservation agencies. This professionally judged competition recognizes Illinois agencies for their marketing and communication efforts ranging from print to multimedia. Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/gN-8nqJN

In this unforgettable keynote, Gregory Offner, ‘dueling pianist turned award-winning speaker,’ reveals three principles of engaging experiences used in piano bars, and demonstrates steps you can take to bring them into your everyday experience. Not registered? Click here: https://lnkd.in/grWNH3c

After a busy day of attending sessions and walking the exhibit hall at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, what's better than listening to some great music and working on your moves on the dance floor? The Thursday Welcome Social will feature entertainment by One Night Band - and all attendees are welcome! Register today: www.ilparksconference.com

We are so excited to share with you our list of winners for the Best of the Best Awards! Celebrate with us in-person on Friday, October 25 at the Wheeling Park District's Chevy Chase Country Club for the Best of the Best Awards Gala! Register online at www.ILparks.org. Click here to see our list of winners: https://bit.ly/IAPDWinners

Elevate your expertise with professionals & elected officials from throughout Illinois at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference – offering three exhilarating days of education, networking, and growth. See you there January 23-25, 2025! Registration opens September 9.

IAPD held its last Leadership Institute of the year at the Itasca Park District with our wonderful presenter Chakisse Newton. IAPD’s Leadership Institute is designed to enhance the personal growth and professional development of those holding leadership and governance roles within park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation, and special recreation agencies.

Continuing in the theme of celebrating Park and Recreation Month, Buffalo Grove Park District Commissioner Larry Reiner talks about why the field of parks and recreation must always evolve to meet the needs of residents.

High quality park and recreation programs create a lasting impact that spans generations. Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month by listening to Pekin Park District's Gary Gillis talk about how great programs can shape a community.