Upcoming District Meetings
Northern District Meeting | October 1, 2024
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When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Where: Howard Park
Address: 219 South Saint Louis Boulevard
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Join fellow parks professionals in a free day of learning, networking, and fun! Thanks to our title sponsor, Jones Petrie Rafinski, participants will be treated to complimentary coffee, breakfast snacks, and a catered lunch. Stephen A Wolter, Director of the Eppley Institute, will present on our collective impact as parks and share data of why our work matters. Following the presentation, the day aims to offer something for all levels of parks professionals and participants will be able to join different roundtable discussions based on programming, events, administration, maintenance, and more. The day will finalize with workshops and a tour of Howard Park’s facility. Plan to stay through the end for a chance to win some prizes. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about the award winning Howard Park here for a sneak peek of the facility.
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9:00 - 9:30 AM- Coffee and breakfast snacks available for networking
9:30 - 9:45 AM - Welcome, housekeeping notes, and thank you to sponsors
9:45 - 10:00 AM- What is INPRA, what is the work that it does, and how can people become more involved?
10:00 - 11:15 AM- Stephen Wolter - Importance of Parks in Indiana
11:15 - 12:15 PM- Round table discussions for Programming, Marketing, Events, Administration and Maintenance
12:15 - 1:00 PM - Lunch and raffle prize giveaway
1:00 - 2:00 PM - Workshops
1a - Winter Programming Best Practices - Leslie Witkowski, Deputy Director, St. Joe County Parks; Michael Slattery, Leisure Services Manager, St. Joe County Parks. Winter is coming… Learn BMPs for successful programs.2a - Inclusive Playground Design - Marsha Derbyshire, Sinclair Recreation. Learn from a seasoned capital projects manager on new design trends for inclusive play.
3a - How to Find Calm in Chaos - Julie Cotton, Wellness and Change Coach
2:00 - 2:10 PM - Gather everyone back. Comments from INPRA staff for upcoming events/thank you to sponsors and hosts and then invite to optional tour of Howard Park.
2:10 - 3:00 PM – Tour of Howard Park Ice Rink, Playground, and Rental Spaces with an emphasize on cost recovery strategies such as public house and impact fees associated with park spaces.
3:00 PM - Networking Opportunity/Continued Conversation at the Public House
Southern District Meeting | August 13, 2024
THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR:
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When: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM EST
Where: NexusPark
Address: 2380 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47201
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NexusPark is a go-to community destination for the convergence of healthcare, recreation and wellness. NexusPark is a place where individuals, families, and visitors come together in a space that enhances the quality of life for the community as well as an interstate destination for recreation and sports tourism.
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10:30 – Sign-in and network
10:55 – Welcome from IPRA, sponsors, and Columbus Parks
11:00-12:30 – History of NexusPark, how the idea was formed, and tour the facilities.
12:30 – 1:15 – Lunch
1:15-2:00 – Panel discussion
2:00-3:00 - Space utilization and offered activities. Opportunities to try out the facilities with a round of pickle ball (bring your own pickle ball equipment, limited supplies available) or basketball.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
Past District Meetings
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When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Where: Bonner Senior and Community Center
Address: 5800 Lexington Ave. Portage, IN 46368
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Come together with your peers for a Northern District Meeting. Join Jenny Orsburn, Program Manager for Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal & Indiana Department of Natural Resources to discuss Working with your State Partners and more.
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9:00 CST – Sign-in and network
9:30 CST – Welcome from IPRA, sponsors, and PTPR
9:35-12:00 CST – Presentation - Working with your State Partners
12:00 – 1:00 CST– Lunch
1:00-2:00 CST – Park Tour and Bike ride for Bike Month (optional)
