# National Recreation & Park Association - NRPA Annual Conference

- Dates: 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, United States
- Address: 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Organizer: NRPA
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 8,500

## About

The NRPA Annual Conference is where the park and recreation community gathers to learn, connect, and grow. The 2026 conference highlights "The Power Of" parks and recreation and the people who make it possible. It is for the park and recreation community.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.nrpa.org/conference/about/)
- [Registration](https://conference.nrpa.org/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://conference.nrpa.org/schedule-at-a-glance/)

## Topics

- Education Sessions
- Networking Events
- Exhibit Hall

## Speakers

- Trista Taylor, CPRP, CPO
- Keith Cox

## Sponsors and partners

- ACTIVE

## Where to stay

- **Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City**: 120 m from the venue, 1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, 19107
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phlri)
  - Phone: +1 215-557-0005
- **The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia**: 140 m from the venue, 10 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
- **The Notary Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, 19107
- **W Hotel & Element by Westin Philadelphia**: 170 m from the venue, 1441 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
- **Philadelphia Marriott Downtown**: 260 m from the venue, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, 19107
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phldt-philadelphia-marriott-downtown)
  - Phone: +1-215-625-2900
- **Aloft Philadelphia Downtown**: 260 m from the venue
- **The Inn At The Union League**: 270 m from the venue
- **Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown**: 290 m from the venue, 1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phlyd-courtyard-philadelphia-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 215 422 8200

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