2026 CARPD Conference - Early Bird Rate Ends March 13, 2026! - California Association of Recreation and Park Districts

2026 CARPD Conference - Early Bird Rate Ends March 13, 2026!

Promoting the 2026 CARPD Conference at Hyatt Regency Monterey, focused on "Standing Strong," with early bird registration ending March 13.

Join us at our Annual Conference in Monterey on May 27 – 30, 2026. We know you and your teams are the heart of California's communities, so in support of those efforts CARPD selected “Standing Strong” as this year’s theme.

The Early Bird Rate Ends March 13, 2026! Reserve your spot today!

Check out our Conference Hub page below to see a little of what we have planned.

Artwork promoting the 2026 CARPD Conference in Monterey, featuring a coastal scene and the theme "Standing Strong." Dates: May 27-30.

2026 CARPD Conference Hub

Registration for the 2026 Conference is now open! Register today to join us in Monterey!

The image promotes the 2026 CARPD Conference and highlights a scholarship opportunity, featuring colorful artwork of a coastal scene.

2026 CARPD Conference Scholarship Applications - Due March 13, 2026

CARPD Members are eligible to apply for a scholarship which covers your cost of registration and hotel accommodations at the Conference. Apply today!

The image announces the 2026 CARPD Conference Awards Nominations, featuring a coastal scene and colorful floral artwork.

2026 CARPD Awards of Distinction - Due Friday, April 3, 2026

Each year CARPD honors excellence in the industry at our annual Conference Banquet. Review the award categories and consider submitting your District as a nominee by April 3rd.

2026 CARPD Conference Inaugural Golf Tournament Interest Form

Interested in hitting the links? CARPD is currently exploring the possibility of hosting an inaugural golf tournament at the Del Monte Golf Course in conjunction with this year’s CARPD Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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