Events

Parks Forum

Event Registration & Accommodation Dates: March 21 - 23, 2024Location: Canmore, AB @ the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre Registration Rates: Accommodation: The Forum is being held at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre, and a room block has been secured for our delegates. Program This year’s program is full of educational sessions […]

Youth Development through Recreation Services

Overview Dates: April 30 – May 3, 2024Location: Camp Kindle, Water Valley, AB The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) is excited to be bringing back the Youth Development through Recreation Symposium (YDRS), April 30 - May 3, 2024, at Camp Kindle (near Cochrane, Alberta). Throughout this summer-camp style event, you will attend sessions facilitated by recreation professionals from […]

Leaders Summit

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

Leaders Summit 2024 The event is designed for CAOs and senior municipal leaders who advise their councils on recreation, parks, arts and culture, FCSS, community development and urban planning. The summit is a series of workshops designed by individuals with specific expertise in an area related to the future of recreation and parks. All sessions […]

 2024 ARPA Casino

Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) for a volunteer experience at our upcoming Casino event! Scheduled for Sunday, May 12th, and Monday, May 13th, the event will take place at Pure Casino Calgary, located at 1420 Meridian Road NE. As a volunteer with ARPA, you'll not only support a worthy cause but also […]

The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.