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CARPD Advocacy in Action - SB 499 Has Been Signed Into Law!

We are thrilled to announce that SB 499, CARPD's sponsored legislation, has been signed into law! This is a huge win for CARPD and California's communities as SB 499 plays a vital role in strengthening the use of parkland and recreational facilities for emergency and disaster response across the State.

Save the Date for the CARPD 2026 Conference

Join us in Monterey on May 27th- May 30th, 2026!

2025 CARPD Conference In Review

It was a pleasure to see everyone in San Diego! Thank you for joining us. We look forward to seeing you all at our conference next year in Monterey!

ICYMI: CARPD's Board Member Orientation - Recording Now Available

Thank you to all of our members who joined us for the CARPD Board Member Orientation - "Navigating Your New Role: A Guide to Effective Board Service". In case you missed it, below please find a link to the recording and a PDF copy of the presentation.

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CARPD can help you get the word out about open positions in the recreation and parks field!

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2026 CARPD Conference Hub

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CARPD 2026 Conference: Call for Sessions

The CARPD Annual Conference is headed to Monterey in 2026 (May 27th - May 30th, 2026)! We would like to invite our community of parks and rec industry professionals to take the stage and share their…

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2026 CARPD Conference Scholarship Applications - Due March 13, 2026

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Please support the sponsors of the CARPD Conference who help make our event possible!

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