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    • June is Recreation & Parks Month
      ARPA recognizes the month of June as “June is Recreation and Parks Month” (JRPM). Celebrating JRPM draws attention to the many benefits of recreation and parks.
    • Communities in Bloom
      To inspire all communities to enhance the quality of life and our environment through people and plants in order to create community pride.
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    • All Programs
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    • Resource Library
      A listing of all national, provincial, and territorial recreation and parks association throughout Canada.
    • Grant Programs
      A listing of both government and private grant programs that may be of interest to ARPA members.
    • Research
      Discover the findings from the Alberta Recreation & Parks research projects to help shape future recreation and parks planning and conversations.
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    • SPAR & Parks for Elected Officials Workshop
      A professional development workshop on Recreation and Parks in Alberta for elected officials.
    • ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop
      ARPA's annual conference that brings together the recreation and parks sector.
    • Parks Forum
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    • Leaders Summit
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  • February 2025

  • Wed 26
    February 26, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Free Webinar | Understanding Hiring & Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities Session 1

    Join Community Compass for two insightful webinars, led by Selections Career Support Services, on creating a more inclusive workforce by addressing the common barriers employers face when hiring people with disabilities. Throughout these two sessions we'll tackle stigma, the perceived cost of accommodations, and safety concerns while providing actionable strategies to make your hiring process […]

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Fri 7
    March 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Free Webinar | Fostering Diverse Parks for Healthy Communities

    Communities ChooseWell is excited to welcome our friends at Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for a free webinar on March 7, 2025 at 12:00PM – 1:00PM MST on Fostering Diverse Parks for Healthy Communities! Research demonstrates that nature connections improve community building, health and wellbeing, and care for nature. However, a majority of this academic […]

    Free
  • Wed 12
    March 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Free Webinar | Understanding Hiring & Employment Barriers for People with Disabilities Session 2

    Join Community Compass for two insightful webinars, led by Selections Career Support Services, on creating a more inclusive workforce by addressing the common barriers employers face when hiring people with disabilities. Throughout these two sessions we’ll tackle stigma, the perceived cost of accommodations, and safety concerns while providing actionable strategies to make your hiring process […]

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  • Wed 26
    March 26, 2025 - March 28, 2025

    Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium

    Event Details Event Dates: March 26th - 28th 2025Location: Vivo for Healthier GenerationsTheme: Celebrating 20 years of ChooseWell What is the Symposium All About? The Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium (AHCS) is an opportunity for wellness champions to come together to network and build upon current community resources and programs which will allow them to build on […]

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  • April 2025

  • Wed 30
    April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025

    Youth Development through Recreation Services

    Overview Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2025Location: Camp Kindle, Water Valley, AB Are you looking for amazing, budget-friendly professional development? Do you want to get connected with other staff working in children and youth programming across Alberta? The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) is excited to be bringing back the Youth Development through Recreation Symposium […]

  • May 2025

  • Wed 7
    May 7, 2025 - May 9, 2025

    Leaders Summit

    Leaders Summit 2025 The event is designed for Chief Administrative Officers (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 […]

  • Tue 27
    May 27, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    Free Webinar | Honouring MMIWG2S+ Through Recreation and Parks

    The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) in partnership with the Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta (ISCA), invites you to a powerful and timely webinar exploring the connection between the MMIWG2S+ movement and the role of recreation and parks in advancing truth, reconciliation, and justice. Learn as Taylor McPherson highlights how sport, recreation, and traditional […]

    Free
  • June 2025

  • Mon 16
    June 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - June 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm

    Free Webinar | Celebrating Inclusive Recreation in Alberta

    Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) and Calgary Adapted Hub Powered by Jumpstart for free webinar highlighting Inclusive Recreation Week, and its connection to June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) in Alberta. The webinar will explore how inclusive recreation initiatives are shaping more accessible, welcoming, and diverse recreational spaces across the province. […]

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  • September 2025

  • Wed 10
    September 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Grandmothers’ Circle: Voices Across Generations

    Join us for our next Grandmothers’ Circle: Voices Across Generations on Wednesday as we open the page to a new chapter of the Grandmothers’ Circles, one that continues to honour the wisdom of Indigenous Elders while making space for the voices of younger generations. These intergenerational Circles will explore wellness, culture, and community through shared teachings, […]

  • Tue 23
    September 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Virtual Book Club: Ally is a Verb by Rose Lemay

    We are hosting a book club on Tuesday, September 23 from 12:00-1:30pm featuring Ally is a Verb by Rose LeMay who has been an inspiring voice and a past ARPA Conference keynote speaker. We’re inviting ARPA members to read along with us and participate in thoughtful discussions as we unpack LeMay’s insights on Reconciliation, allyship, and meaningful change. Together, we’ll reflect […]

  • October 2025

  • Thu 23
    Featured October 23, 2025 - October 25, 2025

    ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop

    Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, AB, Canada

    The conference theme for the 2025 ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop is “Beyond the Backyard”.

  • December 2025

  • Wed 3
    December 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Healthy Communities Framework Webinar Series: Promotions Pillar!

    Join us for the next webinar in our Healthy Communities Framework Webinar Series: Promotions Pillar! When: December 3, 12:00pm – 1:00pmThis webinar will feature three panelists:Suzy Rounce, Creative Director and Owner of Switchback CreativeJulie Venner, Program Manager of Communities ChooseWellCallie Woodley, Communications and Marketing Specialist of ARPAIf you want to learn more about how to promote […]

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