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National Recreation & Park Association - NRPA Annual Conference 2026
The NRPA Annual Conference is the premier meeting of the park and recreation community, taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The conference features over 200 education sessions, 450+ speakers, 8,000+ attendees, and an exhibit hall with 500+ exhibitors. The 2026 theme is 'The Power Of' parks and recreation.
The NRPA Annual Conference is the premier meeting of the park and recreation community, taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The conference features over 200 education sessions, 450+ speakers, 8,000+ attendees, and an exhibit hall with 500+ exhibitors. The 2026 theme is 'The Power Of' parks and recreation.
Event details
- Dates: Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center
- Industry: Parks and Recreation
- Category: conference
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 550+
- Attendees: 8,500+
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the NRPA Annual Conference gives you direct access to over 8,000 passionate park and recreation professionals from across the country. Showcase your products and services in an interactive exhibit hall with more than 500 booths. Benefit from targeted networking, lead generation, and the opportunity to demonstrate how your solutions help communities thrive.
Why visit
Attend the premier event for the park and recreation community to access hundreds of education sessions, earn CEUs, network with like-minded peers, and explore the latest products and services from over 500 exhibitors. Gain actionable insights to enhance health, equity, and environmental resilience in your community.
Exhibitor profile
- Playground equipment and surfacing
- Aquatic facility products
- Recreation programming and software
- Park amenities and site furnishings
- Sports and athletic equipment
- Trail and greenway solutions
- Environmental and sustainability products
- Event and festival services
Visitor profile
- Park and recreation directors
- Program coordinators
- Aquatic managers
- Playground safety inspectors
- Urban planners
- Landscape architects
- Community engagement specialists
- Agency executives
Industries
- Parks and Recreation
- Playgrounds
- Aquatics
- Urban Parks
- Environmental Resilience
- Health and Well-Being
- Equity