Professional Development Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship of Maintenance Management School (“MMS” or “the school”) brings direct exposure to 150+ park and recreation professionals representing more than 60 public agencies in the Southwestern United States at beautiful Lake Arrowhead in San Bernardino mountains. As decision-makers and employees who influence the final decision-makers, these individuals are continually looking for new and better means and methods to maintain parks, facilities, and open spaces.  

 

Whether you want to run elbows with school attendees or simply get your brand on their radars, there are opportunities for industry partners to support this school which has been serving students for over 40 years!  

 

The deadline to secure most sponsorship opportunities will be October 15, 2026

If you have questions about vendor and sponsor opportunities or logistics please contact MMS Vendor Committee Chair, Matt McNey, CPRS Director of Professional Development, Lauren Oakley, and CPRS Professional Development Coordinator, Quani Bates.

 

This prospectus offers a… 

  1. … short list of all sponsorship opportunities available.

  2. … detailed breakdown of each sponsorship opportunity.

  3. … schedule overview of the week offering insights on the flow and attendee experience.

Click to view the 2026 Maintenance Management School Prospectus.

Payment

To secure a sponsorship, contributor, or advertisement opportunity, please complete the vendor registration form and return it to Quani Bates of CPRS HQ via email at Quani@cprs.org.  Upon receipt, an invoice will be provided.  Payment may be issued via credit card or check.  

Check payments should be accompanied by a copy of the invoice, be made payable to CPRS, and be mailed to: CPRS, Attn: Professional Development, 7971 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95832.  

To pay electronically you may either use the payment link provided on the invoice or call CPRS HQ at (916) 665-2777 between 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with a credit card on hand.   

 

Lodging

Please be aware, ALL dwellings on the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge campus will be occupied by school participants.  Unless the sponsorship package expressly indicates a sleeping room is included, zero sleeping rooms are available to vendors and sponsors at the primary venue.  If you seek lodging, please consider booking directly with the Lake Arrowhead Resort (just across the lake) or other local rentals / inns.  Thank you!

Thank you to the incredible industry partners supporting the 2026 school!

MMS Thursday Social Sponsor

$3,750
Secured: USA Shade & Fabric Structures

MMS Wednesday Social Sponsor

$3,000
Secured: Great Western Recreation

MMS Monday Kickoff Sponsor

$1,500
Secured: Pistonbones Printing, Inc.

Vendor Fair & Product Showcase

$1,750

Secured: Cal Turf

Vendor Fair & Product Showcase

$1,750

Secured: Outdoor Creations

Vendor Fair & Product Showcase

$1,750

Secured: HydroPoint Data System

Vendor Fair & Product Showcase

$1,750

Secured: Tiny Mobile Robots

Vendor Fair & Product Showcase

$1,750

Secured: Hunter Industries

Vendor Fair & Product Showcase

$1,750

Secured: Tree Pros Inc.

We invite your company to sponsor an upcoming issue of California Parks & Recreation magazine, the premier publication connecting professionals in parks, recreation, and community services across the state. As a sponsor, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure to key decision-makers, elevate your brand among industry leaders, and align your business with the values of healthy living, environmental stewardship, and vibrant communities.

Each issue is distributed to thousands of professionals and stakeholders, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your products or services while supporting the mission of advancing California’s public spaces. Partner with us and make a lasting impact in the parks and recreation industry!

Sponsored Issue Benefits:

  • Company name on cover “Issue sponsored by Company Name”
  • Company logo on Intro page of sponsored section
  • Center spread ad in sponsored issue (2 full pages)
  • Full page ads in three other 2025 issues
  • Full page ad in 2025 CPRS Buyer’s Guide
  • One Buyer’s Guide yellow pages logo, photo, and text listing
  • Your logo on Web home page ad promoting issue
  • Sponsored 2-page article in one 2025 issue of your choosing (inquire for more details)
  • Name mentions in two CPRS social media posts promoting the sponsored issue
  • Banner ad size #1 and sponsored article in a CPRS P&R News email newsletter to members

Total Package Value:

$14,005

Your investment:

$10,924
($3,081 savings)

Don’t delay!

Reserve your space now. Sponsorship is limited to only one company per issue!

Sponsor an edition of the magazine

Want to sponsor a district or section event?

Sponsoring these events is an awesome way to connect with the right audience and make a real impact. Ready to jump in? Reach out to the event leaders directly.

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Got a bold new sponsorship idea—Shark Tank style?

We’re all ears!
Meghan Robinson, our Director of Membership, is excited to hear your ideas and help bring them to life.

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