SPAR & Parks for Elected Officials Virtual Workshop
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) for a volunteer experience at our upcoming Casino event! Scheduled for Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, the event will take […]
Location: Calgary, AB 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 decode […]
Join us on March 6 for a FREE webinar on Becoming Conscious Allies! This workshop is grounded in the newly created 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Workplaces toolkit, developed by the Fyrefly […]
Location: Edmonton, AB 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 uses […]
What does it look like when a farm becomes a meeting place between cultures, generations, and ways of knowing? In this story-based webinar, regenerative urban farmer Rod Olson shares the […]
Location: Edmonton, AB About Parks Forum The 2026 Parks Forum will be held March 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta. This educational and networking event will attract up to 150 delegates from […]
Location: Edmonton, AB Event Details Theme: Rooted in Community: Nourished Through Connection Event Dates: Thursday March 19 – Friday March 20, 2026 What is the Alberta Healthy Communities Symposium? The Alberta Healthy […]
Join us for a celebratory lunchtime webinar to recognize and honour ChooseWell ‘s 2026 Healthy Community Inspiration Award winners who are advancing healthy eating and active living across Alberta!
Leaders Summit 2026 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 […]
Join us in Calgary to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of ARPA with a FREE Community Event! Come reminisce with old friends, and connect with new ones too! What You Can […]
Come celebrate 75 years of ARPA in Red Deer! Enjoy catching up and reconnecting with friends, as well as celebrating our legacy and continued support of recreation and parks in […]
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.