SD Parks and Recreation Association

07/01/2024

Congratulations Rapid City

Over this past year it has seen several renovations making it accessible for all abilities thanks to the Vision Fund.

04/10/2024

Thank you Gene for your dedication, influence, support and time to Aberdeen, SDPRA and field of Parks and Recreation. Your leadership and guidance with SDPRA have been invaluable. Enjoy your retirement.

10/05/2023

We're excited to be a recipient of the Landscape Structures Speaker Scholarship. This scholarship allowed us to bring Farrell Buller to our members. Thank you for your continued support of parks and recreation professionals.
https://sdpra.com/meet-reg1.php?id=5

09/25/2023

Thank you to . Through the Landscape Structures Speaker Scholarship, we were able to bring Farrell Buller to our annual conference. We're grateful for their continued support of South Dakota Parks and Recreation and our members.

09/22/2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Today the City of Sioux Falls, Let’s Skate, and community leaders formally celebrated the beginning of construction for a new state-of-the-art skatepark. The …

09/12/2023

2023

South Dakota

Parks and Recreation Conference

Partners in Excellence

Location: Huron Event Center

Dates: October 17-19, 2023

Set your GPS for Huron, SD and the 2023 SDPRA Annual Conference this October. This year's theme is "Partners in Excellence", and we got you covered for top notch vendors, speakers, presentations, tours and fellowship. Celebrate our Excellence at the annual awards banquet. Speaking of awards, nominate a person, business or organization that champion Park and Recreation in South Dakota. Do not miss this opportunity to recognize them.

Register Today!! https://sdpra.com/meetinginfo.php?id=5&ts=1692717944

Rooms Reservations available at: Crossroads Hotel (Attached to the Event Center) 1-800-876-5858

We will be doing our silent auction again this year! Please bring an item donated from your agency that can be silent auctioned off. Proceeds go to the SDPRA Scholarship Fund. Last year we raised $1,475!

Partners in Excellence

08/25/2023

The NRPA Annual Conference Early Bird Registration deadline is Today, Friday, August 25th, Register for Dallas
https://www.mcisemi.com/nrpa2023/

08/15/2023

Did you know there are only 54 days until the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference in Dallas? It is hard to believe we are so close to seeing each other, learning together and experiencing all the magic only this conference can provide. Be sure to register below to join us — and, if you register by Friday, August 25, you will get the early bird rate! https://conference.nrpa.org/registration/

08/04/2023

Stop down to Music at the Meridian and check out the completed 2023 community mural! You can still have art fun with the kids as MD Art Project continues their Yoshi rock painting project at Music at the Meridian. Big thank you to Sherwin Williams of Yankton for your generous donation of the paints, and thank you to Amy Bailey for your creative design!

07/25/2023

This Park and Recreation Month, we're teaming up with Merrell to send seven lucky winners to the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference in Dallas. This is an incredible opportunity for you -- and in turn, your agency -- to acquire the knowledge and connections needed for community growth. To participate, all y...

07/14/2023

SDPRA Maintenance School
Topic: Chainsaw Safety/ Tree Felling
July 25 at Custer State Park or July 27 at Lake Poinsett Recreation Area.
https://sdpra.com/meetinginfo.php

06/26/2023

The NRPA Annual Conference: A Treasure Trove of Ideas and Networking Opportunities

Park and recreation professionals are always looking for new ideas and strategies to improve communities. One of the best ways to stay up to date with the latest trends in our industry is by attending the NRPA Annual Conference. Addie Weaver, a senior recreation supervisor at Washington Township RecPlex in Dayton, Ohio, recently shared her experiences at the NRPA Annual Conference and how they have influenced her ability to make an impact in her community.

Ready to experience the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference for yourself and be inspired to make an impact in your community? Register today!

Addie Weaver, a Senior Recreation Supervisor at Washington Township RecPlex, recently shared her experiences at the NRPA Annual Conference and how they have influenced her ability to make an impact in her community.