Youth Development through Recreation Services
‼️PLEASE NOTE: There will be no YDRS Symposium taking place in 2026. Please keep an eye on this page for more updates. Overview Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2025Location: Camp Kindle, […]
‼️PLEASE NOTE: There will be no YDRS Symposium taking place in 2026. Please keep an eye on this page for more updates. Overview Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2025Location: Camp Kindle, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The conference theme for the 2025 ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop is “Beyond the Backyard”.
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 […]
It is widely understood that a high quality of life is essential to the economic wellbeing of a community and a key aspect of quality of life within a municipality’s […]
Location: Virtual (via Zoom) This FREE training, ideal for professionals at all levels, is a full-day exploration into the practical application of fostering inclusive and equitable practices and environments. We'll […]
Location: Virtual (via Zoom) This FREE full-day training is designed for professionals at every level, focusing on practical ways to promote inclusive and equitable workplace practices and environments. This course […]
It is widely understood that a high quality of life is essential to the economic wellbeing of a community and a key aspect of quality of life within a municipality’s […]
The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit 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.