Nominations are now open!

Submit your nomination by December 18, 2025.

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CONNECTIONS 2026: CPRS Conference & Expo

March 10-13, 2026

Long Beach Convention Center

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Advancing California’s Park & Recreation Profession

Welcome to the California Park & Recreation Society

About Us 

Welcome to the California Park & Recreation Society

We believe parks and recreation are essential to vibrant, healthy communities. Since 1946, our nonprofit organization has been uniting over 4,000 passionate professionals and partners to advance the field by creating community, advancing the profession, sharing resources and fostering professional development.

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  • Community

    Connecting one another through the passion of the profession.

  • Advancement

    Communicating and demonstrating the importance of parks and recreation as a vital community service.

  • Resources

    A variety of tools that help elevate the parks and recreation profession.

  • Development

    Learning and leadership opportunities that strengthen professionals.

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CONNECTIONS 2026: CPRS Conference & Expo

Be a part of Connections 2026! Four exciting days of inspiration, learning, and meaningful connections in Long Beach, California.

 March 10-13, 2026

 Long Beach, California

 Long Beach Convention Center

Register Today


Become a Member Today!

Join the California Park & Recreation Society and connect with the largest network of park and recreation professionals in California.

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Andrea Willer, Recreation & Cultural Services Director, City of Marina 

Financial Sustainability Certificate Program

“Fantastic content and delivery. Most impactful professional development I’ve participated in, in a long, long time. Thank you!"

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Seth Gemel, Maintenance Lead Worker, City of Victorville Community Svcs. Department

Maintenance Management School

“My favorite part of MMS is the folks, it's a great environment to learn."

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Anonymous 

CONNECTIONS 2025

“This was my first experience at a conference and first significant exposure to CPRS. It was an incredible experience! I learned a lot from the sessions and was inspired by the guest speakers. I was able to build a community and take pride in our profession. I left feeling excited and strengthened!”

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Thank you for being part of the CPRS family!

We’d love to hear how CPRS has made a difference in your professional journey. 
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