It Starts In Parks
"To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug."
Helen Keller

2013 Conference Information Available


The 2013 FRPA "Great Expectations" Annual Conference will be held August 26 - 29, 2013 at the beautiful Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.  Take a look at what this year's event has to offer.

You can download the 
Registration Brochure (this file is a large file and will take a few moments to download).  Register OnLine at the official FRPA Conference Registration site.   Don't forget to make your hotel reservation by July 15, 2013, by calling 1-888-353-2013 and ask for Code ZREC or visit the OnLine Reservation Site.

The 2013 Therapeutic Recreation Institute will be held August 24-26, 2013 in conjunction with the FRPA Annual Conference.  
Download the TR Institute Registration Brochure, and
Register OnLine.

Limited funds are available for FRPA member for scholarships.  SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - due June 3, 2013


LEGOLAND® Florida Offers Summer Camp Discounts

FRPA is proud to announce a partnership with LEGOLAND® Florida for discounts on tickets for summer camp programs.  The discounts are available on three dates:  June 20, July 18, and August 8, 2013.  For information on how you can secure your discounted tickets, visit FRPA/Legoland Partnership.

FRPA Days With the Rays 2013 Dates Announced


FRPA is pleased to announce that it will once again partner with the Rays to offer discounted tickets to parks and recreation programs on June 26, 2013 and July 11, 2013.  For more information on tickets and how you can be involved, download ticket information and start planning for your summer camp programs.


 

2013 Facility Showcase Entry Period Open

The 2013 FRPA Facility Showcase entry period is open through May 1st.  Have a new or renovated facility worthy of statewide recognition?  Successful entries will be featured in the December 2013 FRPA Facility Showcase issue of the FRPA Journal.  Download a word version of the application, complete the required questions and attach the required material, then simply pdf the information and email as directed on the entry form.  Download your Entry Form and submit today.